Summary
The Enterprise Architect, Omnichannel will define and evangelize the global omnichannel enterprise application vision, driving modernization, scalability, and resilience across systems. This hands-on leader partners with business stakeholders across Client Experience, Retail Excellence, eCommerce and Digital to align technology with business objectives. The role leads architecture strategy and governance, mentors solution architects, and champions agile and DevOps practices to accelerate delivery and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead definition and execution of a future-oriented global omnichannel architecture strategy, including regional considerations such as China.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to anticipate needs and recommend forward-thinking solutions.
- Define and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, integration patterns, and comprehensive data documentation.
- Serve as Architecture Design Authority for omnichannel initiatives and establish governance to ensure architectural compliance.
- Mentor solution architects and build an internal competency center for enterprise application architecture.
- Oversee the application portfolio management tool and contribute to the enterprise architecture repository.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, data teams, and LVMH COEs to align cross-domain standards.
- Drive innovation activities, prototype new solutions, and recommend emerging methodologies to optimize effectiveness.
Requirements
- Proven experience in enterprise architecture roles with strong leadership and change management capabilities.
- Ability to translate complex IT concepts into clear business value and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Hands-on expertise with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate) and experience modernizing information systems.
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end enterprise applications (e-commerce, marketing automation, clienteling, PIM, POS, DAM) and integration/API patterns and microservice architectures.
- Experience with Agile/DevOps practices and digital platform implementations (e.g., commerce, CMS, OMS) and integration solutions.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Preferred: experience with global project delivery, CRM and ERP implementations, and French language skills.
