Senior Enterprise Architect, Aabenraa

Senior Enterprise Architect, Aabenraa

Are you ready to help shape a growing Enterprise Architecture function? 
Do you want to bridge business and IT, influence strategy and play a key role in building a high-impact EA team? 
 
On behalf of our client, ABENA, we are looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to strengthen outcome-focused governance through close engagement with business and IT. In this role, you will work with the EA team and key stakeholders to create a visible impact on ABENA’s IT landscape, portfolio and solutions. 

ABOUT THE JOURNEY AND THE ROLE 
ABENA is at an important stage in strengthening its Enterprise Architecture function and is now looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to help define and implement its IT and data strategy. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to ensure that the IT landscape and solutions support business needs and are aligned with the overall strategy. 

As this is a new position, you will have the opportunity to leave a clear mark by shaping the EA function together with two existing architects. This includes designing the team’s ways of working, setting priorities for initiatives, and establishing the foundation for ABENA’s target architecture. 

Key responsibilities 

• Define and implement principles, standards and architecture strategies, focusing on outcomes and alignment with business objectives. 

• Bridge the gap between IT and business units by ensuring IT solutions meet business requirements. 

• Collaborate closely with the other two enterprise architects to shape team ways of working and architectural priorities. 

• Engage Solution Architects and other stakeholders to ensure a 360° view in architectural decisions. 

• Lay the foundation for future initiatives such as increase automation, digital transformation, scalable landscape and data governance among others (eg. SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, E-Com, Digital Products, LeanIX). 

• Collaborate with solution owners and solution architects to define technical and strategic targets. 

THE CANDIDATE 

• Experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong background in architecture, data, governance and processes. 

• Able to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution. 

• Comfortable facilitating workshops, engaging stakeholders and translating business needs into architecture. 

• Experienced in implementing architecture processes, defining roles and designing target architecture. 

• Strong communication skills in English; Danish is an advantage. 

• Familiar with SAP, Salesforce, Data Governance and larger IT solutions. 

THE COMPANY OFFERS 

• A senior role shaping ABENA’s Enterprise Architecture function and influencing both strategy and execution from day one. 

• High-impact projects, including ERP, WMS and strategic digital initiatives, where your contributions will be visible and valued. 

• Collaboration with a skilled, committed team that supports innovation and professional growth. 

• Flexible working arrangements with a base in Aabenraa and opportunities to engage across an international business. 

• Competitive salary and benefits, with strong focus on personal and professional development. 

APPLICATION 
As applications are assessed continuously, we look forward to receiving yours as soon as possible. For questions about the position, please contact Senior Consultant Klaus Bendixen via email at kb@scr.dk. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY 
ABENA is a Danish, family-owned manufacturing and trading company headquartered in Aabenraa. With Danish roots and values, ABENA’s products are now sold and marketed in over 90 countries worldwide. The group has approximately 2,100 employees, a revenue of around DKK 6 billion and continues to grow. ABENA places a strong focus on sustainability and minimizing the impact on nature, for example by ensuring efficient production, reducing emissions and being socially responsible towards all stakeholders in the value chain. 

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