Senior (Lead) Architect (m/w/d) Strategische IT Architektur & Governance

As a transmission system operator, we secure the power supply for 11 million people – and ensure that the energy transition succeeds. More than 1,600 employees make our region an innovative power hub in the heart of Europe with a dynamic, intelligent network ready for the future and Baden-Württemberg. Our special IT department ensures the stability and sustainability of the TransnetBW power supply network – with high-availability, high-performance IT and infrastructure systems that we operate independently in our data centers and continuously develop. Our responsibility also includes the safe operation of particularly critical systems and services that meet the highest safety and resilience standards – from “black-fall-resistant” interpretation to ISMS certification. We are currently driving forward the transformation of our organization: From the classic line structure, we develop into an agile, product-oriented organization that links IT and specialist areas even more closely. Here we think holistic and forward-looking: We actively shape the strategic development of IT at TransnetBW, anticipate budgets and risks and ensure the quality and sustainability of our services with a modern governance approach – always in line with the superior strategy of TransnetBW and the needs of our internal and external customers. Senior (m/w/d) Architect (m/w/d) Strategic IT Architecture & Governance Reference number: 2515

Strategic architectural responsibility: They design the IT target architecture of the special IT in accordance with the corporate strategy and ensure its connectivity. Architectural control: You define and implement binding architecture principles, platform specifications and connection concepts also in the asset projects of TransnetBW. Technology and inventory analysis: They prioritize technological developments, promote standardization and reduce complexity. Interface management: They work closely together with the enterprise architecture, the MSHIP area and other architecture functions – as a cross-border bridge function. Knowledge management & external representation: They guide other architects, promote knowledge transfer and represent the special IT in internal and external bodies.

They bring a university degree in (economic) informatics or a comparable qualification. They have several years of experience in IT architecture, ideally in regulated, technology-intensive industries such as energy, industry or infrastructure. They convince by a deep understanding of complex system landscapes, integration architectures and IT governance processes. They possess communication security, strategic thinking and the ability to make clear decisions even under uncertainty. They like to design in the team, bring people together and topics in a sustainable way.

With the energy transition, you are working on the largest social project of our time and contributing to the security of millions of people. In addition, you will benefit from an attac­tive collective remuneration. Included are: an occupational pension scheme, a sub­ven­tional lunch, free drinks and mobile services such as job tickets, car parks and bike leasing. We also know that private and work are equally part of your life. We therefore support you in reconciling job and leisure. With flexible working times and possibilities for home-office and mobile work, you can maintain the balance in a successful and safe way. JOBV1_EN