About the Company DSV is a leading global transport and logistics company, connecting businesses and people in more than 80 countries. With a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, we provide end-to-end supply chain solutions across air, sea, road, and warehousing. At DSV, our culture is built on collaboration, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we offer diverse career opportunities in a dynamic international environment. By joining DSV, you become part of a global team working together to move the world forward.Roles & Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work alongside IT architecture teams to ensure technology solutions are aligned with the business architecture and solutions objectives.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support, define, create test scripts and Testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional Testing</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Solution Architect Contract Logistics acts as an interface between business and IT to represent the business interests in various IT-related project- and solution work-streams</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate actively in the design and engineering phase of Logistics IT-solutions - especially around S/4 HANA EWM projects and migrations.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsibility of the worldwide roll-out and implementation of Logistics IT-solutions</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Design, document and re-engineer business processes and manage projects and implement strategic Contract Logistics IT-solutions</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UAT Support including preparation of test scenarios and overall coordination of the test phase in addition to the GO-Live support (First Level support) are managed by the Global Solution Architect</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support, define, create test scripts and Testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional Testing</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide Timely and accurate reporting on status and progress</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage / report business risk, with proposed mitigations for the testing and training workstream within the overall program</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The role supports the aligned global change management process in alignment with the wider CM global account team </li> </ul> The candidate is expected to satisfy the following criteria: - <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and align business strategy with enterprise-wide goals and capabilities.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Solution Design / Target Operating Model Design: Develop and continuously evolve the business architecture, including defining the target operating model, process optimization, and systems integration. </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Transformation Initiatives: Lead or support business transformation efforts, ensuring that change initiatives align with the overall architecture and contribute to the organization’s strategic objectives.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Performance Management: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of business capabilities and architecture. Provide insights to help drive decision-making.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline business processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and introduce best practices to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Technology Collaboration: Work alongside IT architecture teams to ensure technology solutions are aligned with the business and strategic objectives.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with functional operational business processes, ensuring agility and resilience in response to internal and external changes.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders from various business units (e.g., Operations, IT) to understand their needs and provide solutions that optimize business outcomes.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Customer Orientation: Facilitate meetings and workshops together with external or internal Key Stakeholders</li> </ul> General Skills <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong facilitation and documentation skills</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Effective communication</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Analytical and logical approach</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Team player</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible to travel for business trips</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Computer savvy with good working knowledge of business tools</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Solid understanding of business process modelling, capability mapping, and business model innovation.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of Lean Methodologies, and business architecture tools like BPMN is a plus.</li> </ul>Experience and Qualification <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Information Systems, or related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience:</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">7+ years of experience in business architecture, business strategy contract logistics operations and solution design.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven track record of aligning business strategies with operational initiatives and driving business transformation.</li> </ul> Behavior traits to identify: <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Innovative and forward-thinking.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and take initiative.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.</li> </ul>

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