Lead Solution Architect (M/F/D)

Operating system, Windows

About the project, Drive the technology strategy behind global Contract Logistics operations, , Are you ready to influence the future of technology in one of the world's largest logistics companies? Do you enjoy shaping complex IT landscapes, driving transformation, and partnering with senior stakeholders to turn strategy into scalable solutions?, , Join DSV and play a key role in defining the technology architecture that supports our global Contract Logistics business., , Your future team, Contract Logistics is a vital part of DSV's global operations, supporting warehousing, distribution, and fulfilment activities across more than 1,600 warehouses worldwide. As a Lead Solution Architect, you will join our Contract Logistics IT organization and collaborate with business and IT leaders across regions to shape strategic technology initiatives., , In this role, you will bridge business strategy, enterprise architecture, and solution delivery, ensuring our technology landscape remains scalable, secure, and future-ready.

Your responsibilities, As our Lead Solution Architect, you will be responsible for driving architectural excellence across strategic transformation initiatives. Your key tasks will include:, , Architecture Leadership & Strategy, ▪️Lead solution architecture for strategic Contract Logistics transformation programs, ▪️Define target-state architectures, technology roadmaps, and transition plans, ▪️Drive application consolidation and technology landscape simplification initiatives, ▪️Partner with Enterprise Architecture and domain teams to establish architectural standards and governance, ▪️Ensure technology decisions balance business value, scalability, security, cost efficiency, and sustainability, , Solution Design & Governance, ▪️Translate business requirements into architecture blueprints and solution designs, ▪️Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, integration principles, and business continuity guidelines, ▪️Promote API-driven, reusable, and loosely coupled solution designs, ▪️Govern complex integrations across modern and legacy platforms, , Stakeholder Management, ▪️Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and IT stakeholders, ▪️Present architecture strategies, recommendations, and roadmaps to leadership teams, ▪️Support vendor assessments and technology evaluations, ▪️Drive decision-making across global and cross-functional teams, , Leadership & Mentoring, ▪️Mentor Solution Architects and senior technical specialists, ▪️Promote architectural best practices and reusable design patterns, ▪️Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, , Delivery & Risk Management, ▪️Support delivery teams throughout the entire solution lifecycle, ▪️Identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical debt, ▪️Ensure non-functional requirements such as security, performance, resilience, availability, and cost optimization are addressed, , Innovation & Modernization, ▪️Drive modernization initiatives leveraging cloud technologies, integration platforms, automation, and AI, ▪️Champion cloud-first, API-first, and microservices-based approaches where relevant, ▪️Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify the Contract Logistics technology landscape

We are looking for an experienced architecture leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments and confidently influence technology direction at both strategic and operational levels., , To succeed in this role, you likely have:, , ▪️Extensive experience in IT, including at least 5 years in Solution Architecture, Lead Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture roles, ▪️Experience leading large-scale, global transformation initiatives, ▪️Proven track record managing complex application landscapes and consolidation programs, ▪️Experience working within Contract Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related industries, ▪️Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and modelling approaches such as ArchiMate, ▪️Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, integration architecture, security-by-design principles, and IT landscape management, ▪️Ability to influence architecture decisions at programme and portfolio level, ▪️Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, , Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Contract Logistics operations will be considered a significant advantage.

What we offer, ▪️Employment based on an employment contract, along with a comprehensive benefits package, ▪️Training and development programs, as well as access to an e-learning platform, ▪️Onboarding program with the support of a dedicated Buddy, ▪️Participation in an annual, company-wide integration event, ▪️A work environment based on Scandinavian organizational culture, ▪️Opportunities for growth through our internal program

Benefits, sharing the costs of sports activities, private medical care, sharing the costs of foreign language classes, sharing the costs of professional training & courses, life insurance, integration events, corporate gym, corporate sports team, coffee / tea, parking space for employees, extra social benefits, holiday funds, christmas gifts, employee referral program, charity initiatives, bicycle parking, modern and ergonomic office, yoga in the office

Recruitment stages, CV Analysis, Telephone contact, 1st Recruitment meeting, Tests (optional), 2nd Recruitment meeting (optional), Feedback

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DSV GBS, DSV is a global leader in the TSL industry, with its headquarters in Denmark. We employ over 160,000 people globally and are present in 90 countries worldwide., , In Poland, DSV consists of the following 3 operational divisions: DSV Air&Sea, DSV Road, DSV Contract Logistics, DSV Services – internal recruitment agency and Global Business Support – supports business processes., , DSV Global Business Services (DSV GBS) in Warsaw is in a phase of dynamic development. We employ more than 1500 fantastic people and this number is constantly increasing., , We provide global services within areas like: Finance & Accounting, Claims, Customs, IT, Process Automation, Customer Reporting & Data Quality, HR & Administration, Back Office.

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