About this role
We do not base our success on the great deeds of lonely heroes. At Richter, we believe in active co-operation - within and outside the teams. We know how to collaborate effectively and respectfully with professionals of different fields, disciplines, and organisational units.
Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position
Solution Architect Expert
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure alignment of assigned technical solutions (applications, infrastructure, technology) with enterprise architecture principles, strategic directions, and governance.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, analysis, and documentation of IT solutions and business requirements within projects and programs, ensuring compliance with business needs, industry standards, and architectural decisions.
- Define and validate requirements for vendors to ensure accurate reflection of business and technical needs.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance (Tech Lead) in complex projects and programs, particularly in regulated pharmaceutical environments, ensuring architecture compliance and governance framework operation.
- Supervise implementation and operational handover of projects and programs, ensuring technological coherence and alignment with business transformation goals.
- Collaborate closely with functional and subsidiary teams across the group, with a strong focus on IT delivery areas.
- Drive innovation by exploring and introducing new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance architectural capabilities.
- Increase architectural maturity by introducing best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of architecture plans, business processes, requirements, and standards, including architecture inventories (modules, interfaces, technologies).
- Participate in the development and execution of IT and technology strategies when required.
- Support application development and selection based on business needs.
- Manage the application portfolio, including monitoring usage and proposing decommissioning.
- Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) projects, including defining expected outcomes and evaluation criteria.
- Conduct market research to identify relevant solutions and trends.
- Integrate systems and applications to improve efficiency and interoperability.
- Develop detailed guidelines for assigned solutions (applications, infrastructure, technology).
- Identify and manage risks in IT projects.
- Support the introduction of new technologies and solutions.
- Analyze business requirements, create prototypes and solution concepts, and translate business input into models and solution plans.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to develop IT strategies and optimize current implementations.
- Provide training and mentoring to IT teams.
- Act as deputy for the Enterprise Architect when required, based on competencies.
- Deliver expert and technology coaching, lateral guidance, and project management in strategic initiatives.
- Support strategic decision-making and provide business and technology advisory services
Requirements
- University degree in a relevant technical field.
- Minimum 8+ years experience in solution architecture or related roles.
- Fluent English (business proficiency).
Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and ability to align IT with business strategy.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across business and IT.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
- Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and systems.
- Project and program management experience, especially in PoC and IT development.
- Analytical skills for business process analysis and optimization.
Specialized Knowledge (depending on assigned solutions):
- Modeling languages (Archimate, UML, ERD, SysML)
- Integration technologies
- ERP systems, workflow management
- Industrial control systems, industrial PCs
- Infrastructure and operational technologies
- Cloud technologies (preferably with Microsoft certifications)
Advantages
- Experience in strategic planning and enterprise-level architecture governance.
- Familiarity with regulated industries, especially pharmaceuticals.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and lateral leadership roles.
- Proven track record in business and technology advisory services.
- Participation in strategic decision-making processes.
What we offer
- Extensive benefits package: cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance
- In-house medical services and Medicover service
- Home office opportunity (2 days/week)
- Flexible working hours
- Car or car allowance is provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
- Challenging, responsible professional work
- Long-term employment in an innovative and secure workplace
The Richter community is looking forward to your application.