Overview:
LEAD ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero-emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!
ABOUT US
The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is the market leader in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment, and breakbulk to customers all over the world. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to being in the forefront of the green transition and aims to be carbon-neutral already by 2040 (read more about this in our sustainability pledge and the annual report).
The company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes across six continents, a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centers, and eight marine terminals.
With the head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group has around 9,500 employees in 28 countries worldwide.
Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Lead Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise-wide architecture direction and ensure coherence across our digital landscape.
This role sits at the center of our Digital Governance & Architecture organization and is responsible for shaping how strategy, technology, and execution come together across business capabilities and domains. You will enable better decision-making, reduce complexity, and ensure scalable and resilient solutions by driving strong architecture governance, clear direction, and cross-domain alignment.
Job Requirements:
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Set Enterprise Architecture Direction
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Define EA direction, priorities, principles, standards, and ways of working for the Enterprise Architecture practice
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Translate enterprise strategy and transformation priorities into actionable architecture guidance and decision material
Lead Architecture Governance & Decision-Making
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Own and run the Architecture Review Board, including review processes, decision records, follow-ups and escalation
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Act as principal architect for complex cross-domain decisions, balancing business value, cost, speed, risk, and technical considerations
Drive Cross-Domain Architecture Coherence
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Ensure target architecture is consistently applied across business capabilities, processes, applications, data, integrations, platforms, and security
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Lead complex architecture work spanning multiple domains and ensure alignment across the enterprise
Enable Early Architecture Engagement
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Ensure architecture is embedded early in strategy, portfolio shaping, procurement, and major solution decisions
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Reduce duplication, integration complexity, and late-stage rework through proactive involvement
Manage Risks, Technical Debt & Lifecycle
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Ensure visibility and ownership of architecture risks, technical debt, and lifecycle considerations
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Connect architecture decisions to portfolio and investment processes
Build and Scale the Architecture Capability
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Coordinate enterprise architecture work and clarify ownership across architecture domains
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Coach and guide enterprise architects and federated architecture roles
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Establish community practices, reusable patterns, and collaboration forums across architecture disciplines
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Clear and consistently applied enterprise architecture direction across the organization
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Effective architecture governance enabling faster, higher-quality decisions
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Reduced duplication, technical debt, and complexity across systems and platforms
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Strong alignment between business strategy, technology choices, and delivery execution
High engagement and maturity across the enterprise architecture community
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Domain Expertise
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Strong understanding of complex, global, asset-intensive environments (e.g. shipping, logistics, supply chain or similar)
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Ability to connect business capabilities, processes, and operating models with technology and architecture decisions
Architecture & Technology
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Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture practices including governance, target architecture, and decision frameworks
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Broad understanding across application, data, integration, cloud, platform, and security domains
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Experience translating strategy into practical architecture guidance and reusable artefacts
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
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Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence senior leaders across business and technology
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Clear communication of trade-offs, risks, and architecture decisions
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Experience leading decision forums, resolving conflicts, and driving alignment across distributed teams
Experience
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10+ years in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or senior architecture leadership roles
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Experience leading architecture governance, cross-domain decision-making, and enterprise-wide initiatives
This is a key role in shaping how Wallenius Wilhelmsen builds and governs its digital landscape. You will establish the foundation for scalable, resilient, and future-proof architecture, ensuring that technology enables business strategy while minimizing risk and complexity across the enterprise.
At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.
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Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
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Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
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Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
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Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
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Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!
Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.
Apply today, and let’s keep the world and your career, moving together.
(As we are now heading into the summer, interviews will mostly be held from August onwards.)
Pay Type : Salary
