Enterprise Architecture Manager (m/w/d)

A leading European airline group is seeking a

Principal Enterprise Architect

to define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy across critical

Operations and Backoffice domains

.

This is a

highly strategic role

responsible for shaping the long-term technology landscape supporting areas such as airport operations, crew management, maintenance (MRO), operations control, finance, and HR platforms. The position acts as a

senior architectural authority and trusted advisor to business and technology leadership

, driving modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, and scalable platform strategies that support both operational resilience and long-term digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the

enterprise architecture strategy

for Operations and Backoffice domains. Establish

multi-year architectural roadmaps

aligned with business priorities and technology strategy. Provide

strategic architecture leadership

for major transformation initiatives (modernization, cloud adoption, platform evolution). Advise senior stakeholders and leadership on

technology decisions, architecture standards, and long-term platform strategy

. Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendors ensuring alignment with

scalability, resilience, security, and governance standards

. Promote solutions that enable

automation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making

. Lead architecture governance and mentor other architects across the organization.

Experience & Skills

Required At least 10+ years of experience

in Enterprise Architecture or senior Solution Architecture roles in complex organizations. Proven experience in

strategic architecture roles

, influencing technology direction and major transformation programs. Strong background in

enterprise platform architecture, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives

. Deep knowledge of

modern integration patterns

(APIs, event-driven architectures, microservices). Experience designing

secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise platforms

. Understanding of

airline operations systems and/or corporate platforms

(ERP, HR, MRO, scheduling, airport systems).

Key competencies

Strategic thinking and strong decision-making capability Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment Excellent communication across technical and business audiences Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Compensation & Benefits

~ Performance Bonus:

30–60% of base salary depending on individual and business performance ~ Private Health Insurance:

Cigna (100% covered for the employee, discounted family coverage available) ~ Pension Plan:

7% employer contribution (option to receive via payroll) ~ Life & Accident Insurance ~23 vacation days ~ Additional tech holidays:

December 24 & 31 + Easter Monday ~ Staff Travel benefits

(flight discounts across the airline group) ~ Hybrid work model:

2 days remote per week (office based in Madrid) ~ Flexible benefits:

transport, childcare and restaurant plan ~ Employee share plan

with tax advantages ~ Internal learning program:

SkillUp (technical and leadership development) ~ Working hours:

37.5 hours per week