Head of Enterprise Architecture

06 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
PO Box, 1001 Lausanne

About the job

Shape the Future Architecture of a Global Industrial Leader

At BOBST, we are transforming the packaging industry through innovation, digitalization, and operational excellence. As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture vision that enables our global strategy and modernizes our technology landscape.
This is a high‑impact role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with influence across business and IT leadership.

Your Mission

Set and evolve BOBST’s enterprise architecture vision, standards, and roadmap.

Lead a network of Domain Architects across business, data, application, integration, cloud, and cybersecurity.

Guide architecture for major global programs: SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, PLM, Azure Cloud, Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Cyber Security (in collaboration with the CISO).

Drive simplification: reduce technical debt, rationalize legacy systems, and enhance performance and scalability.

Partner with business leaders to align architecture with growth, innovation, and transformation initiatives (including M&A).

Act as the final architectural authority for key decisions and investments.

What You Bring

15+ years of experience in IT and enterprise/solution architecture in complex, international environments.

Proven leadership in large‑scale transformation programs (ERP, Cloud, CRM, PLM, Data/Analytics, AI/ML).

Strong knowledge of:
- Azure
- SAP S/4HANA / ECC, SAP CPI/BTP
- Salesforce, 3DEXPERIENCE / CATIA, SAP MDG
- Analytics tools: SAP BW, Datasphere, Tableau, Power BI

Experience with SAFe/Agile environments.

Fluent in English and French.

Strong communication, influencing skills, and ability to navigate complexity.

Why Join BOBST

Drive architecture at enterprise scale with direct influence on strategic decisions.

Lead critical technology modernization across cloud, data, AI, security, and core business systems.

Join a collaborative, international environment where innovation, learning, and impact matter.

Benefit from a flexible work culture, development opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Join us – and grow with us.

BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry.