Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuCqSgO1VLo">Clarios</a>, we’re powering today, into tomorrow.   Do you want to join a company that cares about your future development and wellbeing? This is not just a statement. Do you know why?Here are 10+1 things we guarantee:<ul><li>Professional development opportunities and language courses</li><li>Flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days</li><li>Monthly bonus after 6 months of employment</li><li>Extra contribution to meal card</li><li>Special bonus for important life events (wedding, new baby)</li><li>Complex onsite care – workplace massages, workshops, individual medical examinations, and consultations tailored to your needs</li><li>Regular onsite exercises</li><li>Modern private canteen</li><li>Employee events, volunteering, and team-buildings</li><li>Relocation package and housing allowance if you are relocating to Bratislava to join our team</li><li>On top of that, you will receive a flexible benefits allowance so you can tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs - ProCare, Vas Lekar, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card, Golem one pass etc.</li></ul>Your role:The Enterprise Architecture Practice Lead is responsible for activating and coordinating domain-specific Enterprise Architects, establishing governance and demand models for IT and product teams, and ensuring adherence to architecture review processes. This role oversees the development and deployment of architecture standards, frameworks, and governance models, fosters collaboration through Communities of Practice, and maintains technology and capability roadmaps aligned with business strategy. The Practice Lead champions architecture tooling for visualization and documentation, defines and tracks key metrics for continuous improvement, and serves as a trusted advisor for strategic initiatives, providing high-level guidance and hands-on support to business stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE):<ul><li>Activate and coordinate Enterprise Architects with domain-specific insights at the right time.</li><li>Establish and manage governance and demand models for engaging with the CoE for both IT projects and product teams.</li><li>Ensure architecture review processes (e.g., ARB) are followed for deployment and solution design.</li><li>Oversee the development and deployment of architecture standards, frameworks, and governance models. </li><li>Enable collaboration through Communities of Practice (COP), sharing best practices, frameworks, and lessons learned across architecture disciplines.</li></ul>Strategic Architecture Planning and Road Mapping:<ul><li>Develop and maintain 1-3-5 year technology and capability roadmaps using tools like the Enterprise Architecture Radar.</li><li>Drive alignment across technology investments and architecture evolution with business strategy.</li></ul>Tooling and Visualization:<ul><li>Champion the use of architecture tooling (e.g., SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, LucidChart, ServiceNow) for visualizing and managing enterprise architecture.</li><li>Ensure architecture diagrams and documentation are updated and maintained for each business solution.</li></ul>Outcome-Driven Metrics and Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Define and track key metrics to measure EA value, speed of delivery, modernization, consolidation, and cost reduction opportunities.</li><li>Identify and address missing capabilities, support EA skills development, and promote standardization.</li><li>Schedule and co-present architecture roadmaps, risks, and opportunities to business stakeholders.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor for high-level guidance, ad-hoc consultation, and hands-on deployment for strategic initiatives.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management in Information Technology, Software Engineering and other related in discipline Computer Science.</li><li>At least 5+ years of Enterprise Architecture-related work experience in a corporate environment. An understanding of Enterprise Architecture principles and practices as it relates to Business, Technology, Application, and Information Technology architecture is preferred. </li><li>Fluency in English</li><li>Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and work as part of a project team.</li><li>Sound analytical abilities and business sense.</li><li>Demonstrated high energy level and the drive required to proactively lead activities within a dynamic business environment.</li><li>Hands-on style and willingness to perform a range of detailed work.</li><li>The motivation, adaptability, and professional qualities to work well with individuals in multiple disciplines and across global organizations.</li><li>Microsoft Office proficient, familiarity with Teams using video and audio technology</li><li>Ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches and procedures</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%</li></ul>The starting salary is at min 3 800 EUR/month gross for candidates who meet our minimum criteria.This amount is our minimal offered salary. Clarios values each and every candidate and we ensure our compensation package aligns with your professional experience and your expectation.#LI-EC1About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information <a href="https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf">here</a> (PDF).  To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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Enterprise Architecture Practice Lead

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuCqSgO1VLo">Clarios</a>, we’re powering today, into tomorrow.   Do you want to join a company that cares about your future development and wellbeing? This is not just a statement. Do you know why?Here are 10+1 things we guarantee:<ul><li>Professional development opportunities and language courses</li><li>Flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days</li><li>Monthly bonus after 6 months of employment</li><li>Extra contribution to meal card</li><li>Special bonus for important life events (wedding, new baby)</li><li>Complex onsite care – workplace massages, workshops, individual medical examinations, and consultations tailored to your needs</li><li>Regular onsite exercises</li><li>Modern private canteen</li><li>Employee events, volunteering, and team-buildings</li><li>Relocation package and housing allowance if you are relocating to Bratislava to join our team</li><li>On top of that, you will receive a flexible benefits allowance so you can tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs - ProCare, Vas Lekar, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card, Golem one pass etc.</li></ul>Your role:The Enterprise Architecture Practice Lead is responsible for activating and coordinating domain-specific Enterprise Architects, establishing governance and demand models for IT and product teams, and ensuring adherence to architecture review processes. This role oversees the development and deployment of architecture standards, frameworks, and governance models, fosters collaboration through Communities of Practice, and maintains technology and capability roadmaps aligned with business strategy. The Practice Lead champions architecture tooling for visualization and documentation, defines and tracks key metrics for continuous improvement, and serves as a trusted advisor for strategic initiatives, providing high-level guidance and hands-on support to business stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE):<ul><li>Activate and coordinate Enterprise Architects with domain-specific insights at the right time.</li><li>Establish and manage governance and demand models for engaging with the CoE for both IT projects and product teams.</li><li>Ensure architecture review processes (e.g., ARB) are followed for deployment and solution design.</li><li>Oversee the development and deployment of architecture standards, frameworks, and governance models. </li><li>Enable collaboration through Communities of Practice (COP), sharing best practices, frameworks, and lessons learned across architecture disciplines.</li></ul>Strategic Architecture Planning and Road Mapping:<ul><li>Develop and maintain 1-3-5 year technology and capability roadmaps using tools like the Enterprise Architecture Radar.</li><li>Drive alignment across technology investments and architecture evolution with business strategy.</li></ul>Tooling and Visualization:<ul><li>Champion the use of architecture tooling (e.g., SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, LucidChart, ServiceNow) for visualizing and managing enterprise architecture.</li><li>Ensure architecture diagrams and documentation are updated and maintained for each business solution.</li></ul>Outcome-Driven Metrics and Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Define and track key metrics to measure EA value, speed of delivery, modernization, consolidation, and cost reduction opportunities.</li><li>Identify and address missing capabilities, support EA skills development, and promote standardization.</li><li>Schedule and co-present architecture roadmaps, risks, and opportunities to business stakeholders.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor for high-level guidance, ad-hoc consultation, and hands-on deployment for strategic initiatives.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management in Information Technology, Software Engineering and other related in discipline Computer Science.</li><li>At least 5+ years of Enterprise Architecture-related work experience in a corporate environment. An understanding of Enterprise Architecture principles and practices as it relates to Business, Technology, Application, and Information Technology architecture is preferred. </li><li>Fluency in English</li><li>Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and work as part of a project team.</li><li>Sound analytical abilities and business sense.</li><li>Demonstrated high energy level and the drive required to proactively lead activities within a dynamic business environment.</li><li>Hands-on style and willingness to perform a range of detailed work.</li><li>The motivation, adaptability, and professional qualities to work well with individuals in multiple disciplines and across global organizations.</li><li>Microsoft Office proficient, familiarity with Teams using video and audio technology</li><li>Ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches and procedures</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%</li></ul>The starting salary is at min 3 800 EUR/month gross for candidates who meet our minimum criteria.This amount is our minimal offered salary. Clarios values each and every candidate and we ensure our compensation package aligns with your professional experience and your expectation.#LI-EC1About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information <a href="https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf">here</a> (PDF).  To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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