Hybrid | Garching (Munich), Germany
We're looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect ERP & Core Platforms (m/f/d) for Amer Sports' office in Garching (Munich), Germany.
This is a Director-level position within Amer Sports' Group IT organization.
Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence.
We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you're looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
Architecture Strategy & Governance
- Define and own the north star architecture for Amer Sports' ERP and core platform landscape — setting the long-term target state across SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, EWM, Datasphere, Ariba, and Business AI Platform
- Champion Clean Core principles — governing customization boundaries, driving RISE-compliant extension patterns, and keeping the SAP platform extensible, upgradable, and AI-ready
- Design the ERP template for scale — ensuring that growth across brands, channels, and markets is absorbed by the platform without a proportional increase in complexity
S/4 Transformation Authority
- Serve as the primary architecture authority for the global S/4 HANA transformation — governing design decisions through the change control board and ensuring alignment with the target architecture
- Work day-to-day with program leadership, the system integrator, and workstream leads to resolve architectural trade-offs while keeping delivery on track
- Set a clear architectural runway beyond go-live, positioning the ERP landscape for continuous evolution — including future Business AI Platform capabilities
Brand & Functional Collaboration
- Act as the primary architecture partner to Enterprise Applications — aligning platform design, application ownership, and operational handover
- Collaborate with brand IT organizations across the portfolio — including Salomon and Wilson — to ensure brand requirements are represented in architecture decisions and global standards travel into brand contexts
- Partner with Finance Transformation to deliver a reliable, high-integrity ERP foundation for Finance processes, reporting, and the Finance transformation roadmap
- Be present where the work happens — this role involves regular international travel (20–40%), with visits to key stakeholder teams and locations including Chicago and Salomon sites
Governance & Stakeholder Influence
- Make sound architectural decisions under live program pressure — holding design principles while staying pragmatic about delivery realities
- Build trust-based working relationships across program, brand, and functional counterparts; architectural authority in this role is exercised through collaboration and influence, not hierarchy
- You will report to the Head of Tech Strategy & Enterprise Architecture.
What you need to succeed
Experience & Technical Expertise
- 10+ years of experience in SAP and enterprise architecture, including architecture governance of large-scale SAP transformation programs
- Deep command of SAP architecture across ECC and S/4 HANA — covering Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and EWM
- Hands-on experience with S/4 HANA, EWM, Ariba, and BTP — including SAP data modeling, integration with non-SAP systems, and Clean Core governance tooling
- Solid understanding of S/4 HANA in consumer-goods contexts (Fashion, Vertical Business, DTC and B2B) and Business AI Platform architecture
- Proven experience in multi-brand or multi-entity environments, balancing global standardization with business-specific requirements
Architecture Frameworks & Tooling
- Working knowledge of EA management and modeling tools — LeanIX, ArchiMate, or equivalent
- Familiarity with established architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, with the ability to document, govern, and communicate architecture using industry-standard repositories and notations
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Track record of building trust-based relationships and aligning diverse stakeholder groups across program, brand, and functional levels
- Confident architectural decision-making under pressure — able to hold the line on design principles without losing sight of delivery momentum
- Structured communicator — clear and effective across program, brand, and executive audiences, in both written and presentation formats
Languages & Qualifications
- Fluent English (written and spoken) — mandatory; the role operates daily with international program, brand, and functional teams
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Informatics, or equivalent
What we consider a plus
- Background in consulting
- Experience with architecture continuity and platform stewardship beyond go-live
- SAP architecture certifications (e.g. SAP Certified Application Associate, SAP Enterprise Architect)
- TOGAF certification
- German or additional language skills
What’s in it for you
At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.
- Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
- Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
- Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
- We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
- Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
- Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
- Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
- Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
- Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
- IT: At Amer Sports, IT professionals have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and implement advanced technologies, driving progress in a globally recognized company with prestigious brands.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
- Phone screening: A conversation with recruiter to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
- Interviews: 4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
- Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
- Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.
Interested?
Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.
If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!
