ONE EUROPE: Enterprise Architect Lead
Country: Spain
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING ONE EUROPE is looking for an ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT LEAD, based in our SPAIN, PORTUGAL, UK or POLAND office.
Our One Europe vision is to create a better bank, where our customers and our people feel a deep connection with Santander, while at the same time generating value for our shareholders and for society.
The following countries will be considered as locations for incorporation: Spain, Portugal, UK and Poland.
As One Europe Enterprise Architect Lead, you will be responsible for defining architectural principles and patterns in Europe and leading the EDA (European Design Authority), as the main body in Europe to drive European IT architecture to high standards compliance aligned to Group technology strategy, to accelerate the implementation of the IT vision and the bases on which our transformation is built, in coordination with the integrating countries (Spain, UK, Poland & Portugal).
You will report to the One Europe CTO (direct) and Global Head of Business Platform (dotted).
Key Responsibilities: Lead the EDA (European Design Authority) for European projects, ensuring the right architecture and Edelweiss compliance, aligned with Global IT Stack and Domain reference architectures, according to the Europe Strategic Principles and maximizing communality and reuse across countries.Guarantee that the European regional tribes architecture deliverables comply with high standards for all technical solutions and components, relying on the European Technical Platform team and functional owners for different architectural layers (technical architecture, data, infrastructure, security, monitoring & observability) and European projects IT Leaders.Coordinate with Local DAs (Design Authorities), supporting the European countries on their IT strategy adoption plans, to accelerate the implementation of the IT vision and the basis on which our transformation is built.
Ensure that the local architectures are aligned with globally approved reference architectures.Establish the architecture requirements of One Europe shared services as well as external providers.Identify opportunities to improve models and processes across technology and architecture lifecycle, in terms of service quality, agility, efficiency and delivery to business, reinforcing our transformation.Follow market technology, benchmarking and industry trends and their implications for the overall IT architecture.
Build and develop the right relationships with key industry players, technology vendors and partners.EXPERIENCE: 8+ years of experience in large scale technology environments.Good understanding of the competitive landscape within Global Bank / Financial Services and business models.Understanding disruptive technologies and their potential impact to the business.Expertise in managing and influencing large scale change programmes working with diverse teams.Deep experience in business / client and data orientation.Promoter of change, generating trust and building effective networks, to build and develop a high standard technology strategy.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Strategic thinking: understanding the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning.Inspiring and Executing Transformation: knowledge of digital technology and ability to think big and listen to the market and customers, developing challenging ideas and taking fast actions to improve.Leading by example: leads transparently and approachably to create a clear sense of team identity and mutual trust, empowering others with clear objectives.Encouraging the team to prosper: Ability to continuously seek out challenges for the team and him/herself to achieve extraordinary results.Adaptability and inclusion to multicultural environments and to work effectively across cultures and geographies.Highly customer-oriented attitude.Ability to take decisions and make things happen, even under uncertainty or complex environments.Ability to build and drive the relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.Strong communication and influencing skills.Full commitment to Santander Values.OTHER INFORMATION: Availability for frequent travel.Proficiency in English.
Spanish valuable.
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