Associate Director - Enterprise Architecture/SAP/Salesforce - FMCG/Manufacturing

We are hiring an Associate Director - Enterprise Architecture for our customer, a large FMCG enterprise undergoing significant digital transformation. This role will shape the organisation's long-term technology strategy, architectural governance, and enterprise-wide digital initiatives.

What you need:

- 12-20 years of experience in product engineering, application development, or enterprise architecture, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing environments.

- Mandatory experience working with SAP and Salesforce architecture at some point in your career.

- Strong understanding of cloud and data architecture principles, security frameworks, and scalability considerations.

- Good knowledge of the enterprise value chain, particularly across Sales and Supply Chain functions.

- Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale digital transformation programmes end-to-end.

- Hands-on exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), integration frameworks (APIs/Middleware), analytics, and cybersecurity.

- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or an MBA.

What you would do:

- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap in alignment with business strategy and digital transformation objectives.

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping digital opportunities and technology decision-making.

- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to understand enterprise requirements and guide solution direction.

- Define, implement, and govern architectural standards, principles, and compliance frameworks across the organisation.

- Lead architecture review boards and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

- Recommend best-fit technologies across cloud, analytics, integration, and automation, ensuring smooth integration with legacy systems.

- Oversee the design of end-to-end digital solutions, while driving innovation through pilots, proofs of concept, and stable performance of core platforms.