Interim Enterprise Architect / IT Strategy Consultant

Project overview

For our client, we are looking for an experienced Interim Enterprise Architect / IT Strategy Consultant (m/f/d) to conduct a strategic architecture review and develop a future-oriented IT target state.

Client Details

Framework Conditions

Job Description

• Start: November
• Duration: until the end of the year with the option of extension
• Utilization: Full-time or near full-time during the analysis and conception phase
• Assignment: predominantly remote, individual workshops on-site in Hamburg

Responsibilities

Profile

• Analysis and evaluation of the existing enterprise and solution architecture
• Conducting an architecture assessment regarding future viability, scalability, and innovation potential
• Analysis of data, integration, and platform architectures
• Evaluation of the current system landscape, especially in the areas of SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, and analytics platforms
• Conducting workshops and interviews with IT, architecture, and business representatives
• Derivation of architecture principles, governance models, and strategic guidelines
• Development of an IT target state and target architecture by 2030
• Identification of technological trends and assessment of their impact on the business model and IT organization
• Evaluation of future topics such as Artificial Intelligence, AI Agents, automation, as well as modern platform and operating models
• Creation of management presentations and decision proposals for IT executives
• Moderation of strategic architecture and technology discussions at management level

Requirements

• Several years of experience as an Enterprise Architect (gn), Chief Architect (gn), or Senior IT Strategy Consultant (gn)
• Demonstrable experience in developing IT strategies and target architectures
• Sound knowledge of modern enterprise architecture methods and frameworks
• Experience with AI, data, and cloud transformations
• Experience with complex corporate landscapes in the environment of SAP, Microsoft technologies, and data platforms
• Experience in evaluating integration and data architectures
• Ability to communicate technical issues appropriately to CIO and management level
• Ability to integrate new approaches into existing architecture
• Experience in moderating workshops and strategic decision-making processes
• Fluent German and English language skills

Nice to have

Personal Profile

The Offer

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your profile with a brief overview of your relevant project experience, your availability, and your fee expectations.

• Knowledge of TOGAF, ArchiMate, or comparable architecture standards
• Background in technology consulting or strategy consulting
• Strategically thinking personality with a strong future and innovation focus
• Ability to connect technical and business perspectives
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Confident demeanor towards management and executives
• High degree of independence and consulting strength
• Analytical and structured way of working

Project details

• Start: 2026-11
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Hamburg, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German