Enterprise Architect

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe. We are now looking for a Enterprise Architect to join our IT team!

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery.

Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo cars.

What you will do
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect with a strong focus on digital infrastructure who is not only skilled in high-level strategic design but also deeply interested in building upon our existing digital blueprint. You should enjoy collaborating closely with the business to define and refine processes, ensuring seamless end-to-end information flow across the organization. You will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the foundational IT architecture required for our Gigafactory.

In the initial phase, you will engage with our current digital blueprint, understanding its strengths and areas for improvement, while actively contributing to the establishment and enhancement of our digital infrastructure. As we progress, your role will evolve to oversee, refine, and actively maintain the implemented solutions, ensuring they support efficient and reliable information flow throughout all business processes.

As we are in a start-up phase, this position offers significant opportunities to influence and contribute to our long-term success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and refine processes that align with IT architecture and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain architecture plans to guide the execution of digital implementations.
• Play an active part in technical implementation, ensuring architectural concepts are effectively realized.
• Translate NOVO Energy’s business needs into structured, manageable solutions, ensuring they are rigorously tested and validated.
• Plan and perform information- and training sessions.
• Create and maintain relevant documentation including diagrams.
• Ensure clear communication across teams to align on architectural goals and process improvements.
• Engage with our current landscape and digital blueprint to identify optimization opportunities and drive enhancements with a focus on reducing complexity.

Skills & Requirements

We believe you are a strategic thinker and dedicated team player with a comprehensive approach to IT architecture. You are enthusiastic about engaging with the existing digital blueprint, recognizing its value, and building upon it to drive NOVO Energy’s success. You excel in collaborating with the business to define and implement processes that ensure efficient, end-to-end information flow throughout the organization. You are adept at navigating complex and ambiguous situations, making decisions that shape the long-term IT landscape, and you also enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the technical details. Reliability, effective communication skills, and a structured approach to your work are essential qualities we value.

• B.Sc. IT, Computer Science or equivalent working experience
• Experience from similar roles
• Fluent in English

In addition, we believe you meet the following requirements

Knowledge of:

• Software, hardware, networks, and databases
• Architecture Frameworks e.g., TOGAF
• Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure) and their architectural implications.
• Data architecture, including data modeling, storage solutions, and data integration.
• Designing systems that meet security and compliance requirements, including knowledge of standards like GDPR, NIS2, and ISO 27001.
• System integration, including APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business processes, strategies, and goals, and the ability to align IT architecture with business needs.
• Problem-Solving and Process Optimization: Strong analytical skills to diagnose problems, design effective solutions, and streamline processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus.
• A background in Manufacturing is meritorious.

Please be aware that all selected candidates will be required to undergo a mandatory background check as part of our recruitment process.