In Short
As the Vice President of Domain Architecture within Enterprise IT, you will be at the forefront of shaping SEFE’s technological landscape. Your primary responsibility is to define and communicate a clear vision and roadmap, guiding our solution architecture initiatives. This involves reviewing and approving proposals and designs put forth by solution architects and other Enterprise Solutions teams, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
What You Will Do
You will be responsible for effectively mapping out our solution architecture, identifying key existing systems, their dependencies, and integration points, creating comprehensive solution maps. Continually evaluating and recommending new technologies and vendors, you will be aware of emerging trends to keep our organisation at the forefront of innovation.
Mentorship is a crucial element of your role, providing guidance to solution and data architects, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the Enterprise Solutions teams. Collaboration extends beyond your immediate teams, as you engage with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and requirements, ensuring our architectural solutions are finely tuned to meet strategic goals.
- Support the annual planning of new business cases and the portfolio of change to align initiatives with the strategic roadmap.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews to monitor team effectiveness and performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of relevant documentation, including architectural designs and technical specifications.
- Implement and enforce architecture best practices, processes, and associated tooling in alignment with Group Enterprise Architecture.
What You Will Bring
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with a proven track record in managing complex, enterprise-level projects. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of SAP modules, including FI/CO, MM, LO, and HR, demonstrating the ability to leverage these systems to meet diverse business needs. Additionally, experience in SAP S/4HANA migrations and greenfield implementations is essential, showcasing a strong capability to lead and execute significant transformation initiatives within our organization. If you have the expertise and are ready to take on challenging and rewarding projects, we encourage you to apply.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of data modelling and data architecture principles.
- Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect are a plus.
- Certification in SAP Architecture or relevant areas is a plus.
- Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform solutions (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Master Data Governance).
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Concur solutions.
- Strong understanding of SAP integration techniques such as SAP PI/PO, CPI, and API management.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
About Us
Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
Our Benefits
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:
• Bonus earning potential
• Non-contributory pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days
• Buy / sell holidays
• Life assurance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Range of optional flexible benefits
Based from our offices in London, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
