Technology Architect

# Technology Architect – ESG / CSRD Compliance ## ## Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned **Technology Architect** who will lead the design and development of future-state architecture in alignment with **Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)** initiatives and **Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)** compliance requirements. This strategic role will contribute to the organization’s goals by enabling scalable and compliant ESG reporting models. ## Responsibilities - Define and implement end-to-end application and infrastructure architecture for ESG-focused domains. - Ensure cohesive architecture across sub-domains and integration within the enterprise technology landscape. - Develop architectural roadmaps that ensure the coexistence of legacy systems and future-state scalability. - Design digital product boundaries and determine optimal capability placements to enhance performance. - Define canonical enterprise data models and ensure alignment with the INGKA Total Data Model. - Architect seamless information flow across digital products, legacy systems, and third-party platforms. - Act as a resolution point for complex architecture issues during major transformation initiatives. - Collaborate with domain architects and report to the Enterprise Architect in the Business Support Domain. - Operate in a cross-functional, agile, and business-aligned delivery environment. ## Qualifications - 7+ years of overall experience, including 3–5 years in **Enterprise Architecture leadership** roles. - Proven track record in **CSRD** or **ESG** reporting projects across Business, Data, Application, and/or Technology Architecture. - Experience working within global enterprises, ideally in retail, **Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)**, or manufacturing industries. - Strong grasp of **Enterprise Architecture frameworks**, sustainability compliance systems, and modern technology stacks. - Experience managing **legacy integration** and third-party platforms (e.g., SAP). - Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence both technical and strategic stakeholders. - Effective communicator in global, multicultural business environments. ## Preferred Skills - Prior experience in delivering architecture solutions in sustainability or compliance-driven digital initiatives. - Deep understanding of **CSRD frameworks**, ESG metrics, and related data/reporting tools. - Ability to operate effectively across both application and infrastructure architecture domains. - Experience balancing short-term outcomes with long-term digital transformation goals. ## Experience - Minimum of 7 years’ experience in technology architecture roles, with a specific focus on compliance and sustainability. ##