Head of Division Architecture & Innovation (all humans)

Erste Digital is the technology engine of Erste Group – one of the leading banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe, serving more than 16 million customers. More than 1,800 experts at our locations in Vienna, Bratislava and Prague develop innovative digital products, platforms and infrastructures that shape the banking of tomorrow.
We combine technological excellence with the ambition to create real value for our customers – agile, sustainable and with a clear view of the bigger picture. This is exactly why we need you.
As
Head of Division Architecture & Innovation , you will take on one of the
key strategic leadership roles at Erste Digital . You will build and further develop the
enterprise architecture
function as an internal management consulting unit – with direct impact on our technology strategy and digital transformation. You will work closely with top management, take responsibility for central architecture governance and ensure its decentralised implementation across the Business and Enabler Tribes of Erste Digital.
In parallel, you will also
lead the innovation team
and be responsible for both central focus topics and the decentralised innovation capabilities of the entire organisation.
You will connect banking and IT strategies with tangible impact – for our company and for millions of customers. You see yourself as a
key enabler of the bank’s digital future , continuously assessing the entrepreneurial and regulatory impact of technology decisions.
What to do: You will be responsible for the entire enterprise architecture function – from strategic direction to operational delivery:
Positioning and further developing enterprise architecture
as a strategic partner for Business and IT, with a clear focus on
measurable business value
Building, leading and developing a high-performing architecture team
covering Enterprise, Business, IT and Innovation, including clear roles, career paths and skills
Designing
and
establishing effective architecture governance , including principles, standards and decision-making processes, with a focus on
adaptive steering
and
data-driven decisions
Ensuring end-to-end governance of software development
– from requirements engineering to testing – to safeguard quality, reusability and time-to-market
Strategically steering
and
consolidating
the
IT portfolio , including the systematic reduction of technical debt and the promotion of sustainable architecture modernisation
Identifying
and
assessing technology trends
early and deriving sound strategic options and scenarios to
support investment decisions
Preparing decision-ready materials
for top management, including transparent target pictures, dependencies and risks
Linking IT investments to business outcomes , such as growth, efficiency and risk reduction, and establishing corresponding steering mechanisms
Working closely with
Business and IT stakeholders at all levels
to
effectively anchor architecture decisions
Further developing the enterprise architecture operating model , including OKRs, metrics and clear value contributions of the EA function
Steering
and
prioritising
innovation projects
across the entire organisation, with a clear
focus on strategic value and efficient use of resources
Integrating
insights from enterprise architecture into the innovation funnel
to align innovation with strategically relevant challenges
Transferring successful innovation initiatives
into the
regular IT portfolio
and ensuring sustainable scaling and industrialisation
What you bring:
Completed degree in STEM, business or a related field – or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis and/or enterprise architecture
5+ years of leadership experience
Deep understanding of modern architecture paradigms in interaction with the organisation creating and/or operating them
Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex stakeholder landscapes
Strong consulting skills: you are convincing in the boardroom as well as in architecture reviews
Experience with EA frameworks, such as TOGAF, and agile methods at enterprise level
Excellent communication and presentation skills – in German and English
Entrepreneurial mindset, systems thinking and the ability to connect the “big picture” with operational details
Knowledge of the financial services environment or other regulated industries, experience in international, multilingual organisations and involvement in complex transformation initiatives are considered an advantage
Beyond your qualifications, the right attitude towards leadership is equally essential to us.
How we live leadership:
Out of Comfort Zone
Performance Impact
Future Orientation
Client Orientation
Why you will like us:
Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste
Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic
Health Centre – The Erste Campus operates a fully equipped health center that offers all employees a high standard of medical services during working hours.
Employee benefits – Benefit from special conditions for financial services and insurances, supermarkets, clothing stores and many more.
Employee Referral Program – Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste Digital
A competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - the minimum wage for this position in accordance with the respective collective agreement is EUR 90.000,-- gross per year. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations.
The way we are: Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.
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