Global Head of Enterprise Architecture (m/f/d) - Luxury, Europe

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You are an experienced Enterprise Architecture leader, who has already been working in global luxury / fashion enterprises? You are eager to build out a new EA team from scratch that you can form according to your best practices and expertise? You are based anywhere in Europe (ideally in a city with a good airport connection) and willing to travel a lot across global fashion hot spots in Europe and overseas? Then I am looking forward to your application!
  • Opportunity to build out a new Global Enterprise Architecture team
  • Work at the forefront of global Luxury / Fashion

About Our Client

My client is a global fashion and lifestyle group in the luxury segment, spanning a diverse range of brands and products. As part of an ambitious multi-year transformation program, my client is seeking a Global Head of Enterprise Architecture (m/f/d) to shape and lead the enterprise-wide technology blueprint supporting their evolving business model.

Job Description

  • Define and own the global enterprise architecture strategy, aligned with business goals and digital transformation initiatives
  • Lead the architecture governance process, ensuring consistency, reuse, compliance, and innovation across all technology domains
  • Develop and maintain a target-state architecture and a progressive roadmap for core platforms (Cloud, ERP, CRM, PLM, POS, E-commerce, etc.)
  • Act as a strategic advisor to C-Levels on IT investments
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams across brands, regions, and functions to design scalable, secure, and modern architecture patterns
  • Ensure architecture alignment across in-house development, vendor solutions, and third-party integrations
  • Build and mentor a high-performing enterprise architecture team, fostering a culture of thought leadership and cross-functional collaboration



The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, including several years in a global leadership role
  • Proven track record in complex, multi-brand, multi-country environments, ideally in luxury, lifestyle, fashion, retail
  • Deep expertise in enterprise platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, Azure, AWS, Adobe, etc.), integration frameworks
  • Experience designing for global scale while enabling local agility and brand differentiation
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at C-level
  • Fluent in English (other European languages a plus)
  • Willingness to travel regularly across European hubs and Global hubs



What's on Offer

  • Be at the forefront of digital transformation in global luxury
  • Lead a strategic global function with real impact on business agility, innovation, and customer experience
  • Work in an international, multicultural environment
  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunity to see the world



Contact
Anna Ladyshenski
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6784391
Phone number
+49 15152742446

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Enterprise Architecture
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anna Ladyshenski
Consultant phone
+49 15152742446
Job reference
JN-072025-6784391