Global Ecosystem Architect F/M/X

Job Description:ROYAL CANIN’s mission is to transform the health and well-being of cats and dogs by advancing nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals.Driven by our strategic vision to serve 35 million pets, Royal Canin (RC) is a leader in the pet nutrition industry. In 2023, we launched the EOS program, integrating transformative strategies with digital initiatives across Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to stay at the forefront of industry evolution.In 2024, we introduced AURORA, focusing on empowering pet professionals through omnichannel enablement, requiring deep expertise in functional domains, methodologies, and problem-solving skills.We are seeking a Global Senior Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of an end-to-end technical architecture within a multi-application environment, ensuring compliance with corporate standards. This role involves developing a strategy that leverages composable architecture, data as a product, middleware solutions, and deploying platforms across 56 markets, including B2B CRM, eB2B commerce, and pricing engines.What are we looking for?Master’s degree in IT7-10 years of experience in technical architecture within demand/sales functionsAbility to articulate digital architecture strategies aligned with business goalsStrong skills in SaaS platforms (Salesforce, online commerce, pricing tech) and integration technologies (APIs, middleware)Knowledge of data security, governance, and best practicesAgile experience and familiarity with full development cycles of composable architecturesProblem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work under pressureExperience leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder managementExcellent communication skills in EnglishCommitment to continuous learning and emerging technologiesKey ResponsibilitiesPeople ManagementSupport team growth through mentoring and developmentFoster a positive, inclusive culture based on trust and safetyCommunicate objectives clearly and promote team alignmentArchitectural Strategy and PlanningDevelop and maintain enterprise application architecture roadmapsAlign IT systems with business objectives and plan migrations from legacy systemsIntegration & InteroperabilityDesign secure, scalable integration architectures using middleware and APIsEnsure data consistency and single sign-on capabilitiesGovernance & StandardsEstablish standards, best practices, and governance modelsEnsure compliance with security, privacy, and industry regulationsTechnology Evaluation & SelectionAssess new SaaS and platform solutions for strategic fitLead build vs. buy decisionsSystem Performance & ReliabilityDesign solutions meeting SLAs and performance targetsAddress technical debt proactivelyTeam Collaboration & LeadershipCollaborate with cross-functional teams and provide mentorshipParticipate in architecture review and steering committeesSecurity & Risk ManagementWork with InfoSec to ensure secure data flowsConduct threat modeling and risk assessmentsCost ManagementOptimize SaaS licenses and infrastructure costsSupport budgeting with TCO and ROI insightsWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by the Five PrinciplesJoin a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrowAccess to top-tier learning and development resources, including Mars UniversityCompetitive salary and benefits, including bonuses#LI-MB1 #EOSTransformation #TBDDTMars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. No penalty will result from such requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr