Regional Enterprise Architect

Ensure that the digital & technology architecture and solutions across the APAC region are fit for purpose to drive & support the overall business strategy. Act as the senior architecture authority for the region, translating global vision into market-relevant roadmaps while fostering landscape simplification, platform reuse and technology modernization across all APAC OpCos.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted Digital & Technology advisor for Regional, OpCo and market leadership teams across APAC, providing strategic architecture direction aligned to regional business priorities
Contribute to the global architecture vision, strategies and frameworks; ensure global standards are adapted and contextualized for the APAC operating environment
Translate global architecture strategies into actionable regional and OpCo implementation roadmaps, considering local regulatory, infrastructure and market maturity constraints
Define and govern regional transition architectures for strategic programmes spanning APAC markets, managing cross-market dependencies and sequencing
Work closely with the Global Architecture team to ensure architecture tools and frameworks are fit for purpose in the APAC context, feeding regional experience into global improvement roadmaps.
Champion landscape simplification across APAC OpCos: lead solution capability mapping, rationalise local platforms, and reduce total cost of ownership and technology debt
Provide an outside-in perspective on digital disruption and emerging technologies across APAC markets; advise regional and OpCo leadership on strategic response options
Guide OpCo Digital & Technology teams on platform and product architecture decisions, embedding reuse, interoperability and scalability as core design principles
Define and enforce architectural governance across the region in collaboration with IT Managers and OpCo Solution Architects; ensure adherence to guardrails, principles and standards
Partner with the Regional Security & Risk Lead to ensure all roadmaps and solution architectures comply with security standards and local data regulation requirements
Facilitate alignment between Global, Regional and OpCo stakeholders on digital migration plans, platform rollouts and programme delivery architecture
Contribute architecture input to the evaluation, selection and onboarding of regional and local technology vendors and partners

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Business Administration. TOGAF certification (or equivalent enterprise architecture framework) strongly preferred
We are looking for a senior technology leader who combines deep enterprise architecture expertise with strong commercial acumen and proven APAC experience:
8+ years experience in technology, with at least 5 years in an Enterprise Architecture leadership role; demonstrated track record operating across multiple APAC markets at regional or global scope
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate) and modern architecture patterns across cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), data, integration and application domains; strong communication and collaboration skills, both towards senior stakeholders as well as product teams.
Proven experience in data architecture, AI/ML platform governance and cloud-native design at enterprise scale; experience with SFA, distribution management, ERP or route-to-consumer platforms in FMCG or CPG is a strong advantage
Demonstrated ability to influence capital allocation and technology investment decisions at senior leadership level; strong commercial acumen and risk management skills
Proven ability to lead virtual architecture communities and deliver through influence in a matrixed, multicultural organisation spanning multiple time zones and regulatory environments

Languages: Fluent written & verbal English

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