Enterprise Architect

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 14+ years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced and hands-onEnterprise Architectto lead the organisation’s enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this role will be responsible for defining the technology vision, developing enterprise-wide architecture strategies, and driving large-scale transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of enterprise architecture expertise, implementation experience, data and AI strategy, and the ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise architecture strategy, technology roadmap, and transformation vision across ERP, CRM, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Operational Technology (OT), data, and AI.
• Lead large-scale digital transformation, technology modernisation, and enterprise implementation programmes from strategy and planning through execution and adoption.
• Take ownership of technology implementations, ensuring that architecture decisions translate into successful execution and measurable business outcomes.
• Develop and champion an AI-native, data-led transformation strategy by identifying opportunities to integrate AI, analytics, and data engineering into business processes and decision-making.
• Provide technology thought leadership by evaluating emerging technologies, challenging legacy approaches, and recommending scalable, future-ready solutions.
• Drive alignment between business and technology teams through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence decisions without relying solely on formal authority.
• Partner with the CIO and business leadership to translate organisational priorities into technology strategies, enterprise architecture frameworks, and actionable transformation roadmaps.
• Ensure effective integration across enterprise applications, industrial systems, operational technologies, and data platforms.

Required Skills and Experience

• 14–22 years of experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and technology modernisation, preferably within manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Strong expertise across enterprise technology platforms, including SAP, CRM, MES, PLC/OT, data science, data engineering, and AI.
• Proven experience in personally owning and delivering complex enterprise transformation programmes, beyond architecture design and advisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial and manufacturing technology landscapes, particularly the integration of IT, OT, data platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated ability to define technology strategies, build long-term visions, and provide thought leadership at an organisational level.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership-by-influence capabilities, with the ability to secure alignment and buy-in across business and technology teams.
• Excellent communication, articulation, and executive presence, along with a growth-oriented and outcome-focused mindset.
• A strong focus on data-led decision-making and AI-driven business transformation.

Must-Have Skills

• SAP
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Good-to-Have Skills

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)