Lead Architect ERP to organisation ERP Digital Core

Scania is currently undergoing an exciting transformation from a traditional truck manufacturer to a provider of complete sustainable transport solutions. IT is a crucial part of this transformation as Scania’s success is depending on flexible and efficient IT solutions that support current and future business requirements.

ERP Digital Core supports Scania with IT solutions on standard ERP software, mainly SAP and Microsoft Dynamics. This to optimize the IT landscape for the current business model and at the same time secure that the core platforms are able to support Scania's future business models where speed, flexibility, and changeability are key factors.

Scania is now planning to increase the capability in this area adding a Lead Architect with the responsibility to secure an efficient deployment of strategies in this area. This, by guiding and steering programs, projects and initiatives within the scope of standard packages supporting Scania's "Digital Core".

We want a flexible, agile, curious and experienced architect with the ambition to think new. At the same time having the ambition to be the core player in setting a modern agile architectonic steering to support the vision of having a flexible “Digital Core” IT landscape enabling business change and flexibility.

Your work assignment 
You will work as a servant leader help Scania in strategy deployment by steering and guiding as well as working actively in strategic initiatives within this area. This to maximize business value and to secure a future-proof, flexible and changeable IT landscape.  

The future IT strategy contains a Digital Core containing SAP and MS Dynamics implementations serving as a backbone for Scania's future applications. Your task will be to lead the architectonic work within all strategic initiatives in this area.

We know that diverse teams are strong teams and the organization's ERP Digital Core consist of different ages, backgrounds, experiences and nationalities. You will as a leader, coach other specialists and architects based on Scania’s values and principles and towards a common vision and target architecture.

As Lead architect for you will work closely with the departments within Scania's commercial and industrial side to establish a flexible and future-proof IT landscape that supports Scania's business vision and new business models.

Your profile 
Our expectation is to meet a person with passion, curiosity, and determination with a high level of empathy and a business-oriented mindset.

You have proven experience from agile architecture and understand the importance of working together in high-performance teams.

Your stakeholder management skills are very good as you are expected to handle multiple business relations as well as coordinating several IT service delivery organizations to support your business. You’ll be developing a wide network of contacts both within and outside of Sweden, therefore you need to be proficient in written and spoken Swedish and English.

It is a great advantage if you have SAP and MS Dynamics D365 knowledge.

To be successful in this role you will enjoy working in a global evolving, strongly dynamic environment. Problem-solving, meeting tight deadlines and achieving results are as critical as strong relationship skills to continue the work with business and IT as one.

For more information, please contact: Magnus Hellqwist, Senior Manager ERP Digital Core, +46 700883334

Application 
Your application should include a CV and cover letter. Please state any preferences regarding the position in your cover letter. Selection is ongoing throughout the application period. Apply by 19th of April at the latest. JobID20200059.


Scania is a part of Traton Group and one of the world´s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications. Scania is also leading provider of industrial and marine engines. Service-related products account for a growing proportion of the company´s operations, assuring Scania customers of cost-effective transport solutions and maximum uptime. Scania also offers financial services.
Scania’s IT organisation is an integrated part of the company providing products and services to all business units worldwide. Based on deep Scania business knowledge and internal relations we balance in-house core competences and service production with services externally sourced and governed by us. We are around 1500 people and the majority is located in Sodertalje.