Senior Business Architect (M/F/D)

Shape the future of Master Data Management. Design tomorrow's operating model. Drive transformation from strategy to execution.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Architect to help shape and govern the future-state architecture of Master Data Management (MDM). In this role, you will bridge strategy, business processes, data, governance, and technology by translating complex business needs into scalable business architecture, while maintaining strong business analysis and delivery support capabilities.

As a trusted partner to business and technology stakeholders, you will play a key role in defining how MDM capabilities, processes, governance models, systems, and data domains evolve to support DSV's global transformation journey.

What you'll do

• Define and maintain future-state business architecture for MDM capabilities, processes, governance, operating models, and information flows.

• Translate business strategy and transformation objectives into capability maps, target operating models, value streams, and architecture roadmaps.

• Identify gaps, dependencies, risks, and opportunities for standardization, automation, and process optimization.

• Lead complex business discovery, fit-gap, and design workshops across global business and technology stakeholders.

• Act as the link between business objectives, architecture design, requirements, solution delivery, and benefits realization.

• Ensure end-to-end alignment between MDM, Finance Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Finance IT, and business stakeholders.

• Lead business analysis activities including requirements gathering, process modelling, business rules definition, user stories, and functional specifications.

• Support governance forums, steering committees, and design authorities with architecture recommendations and decision-ready materials.

• Support project teams throughout design, implementation, testing, deployment, and hypercare phases.

• Contribute to architecture standards, principles, methodologies, repositories, and reusable design patterns.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Business Architect, Enterprise Business Analyst, Lead Business Analyst, Transformation Architect, or similar role.

• Strong experience designing business capabilities, operating models, governance frameworks, and business processes.

• Hands-on experience with business analysis methodologies, requirements engineering, process modelling, and workshop facilitation.

• Experience working within large-scale transformation programs involving multiple stakeholders, countries, and functions.

• Experience within Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, SAP MDG, SAP ERP, or other enterprise data environments.

• Strong understanding of process architecture, business architecture frameworks, and change management principles.

• Ability to connect strategic objectives with practical delivery and operational implementation.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations.

• Experience working with Finance Transformation, Shared Service environments, GBS organizations, or global governance models is an advantage.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, BPM, TOGAF, BABOK, CBAP, or similar methodologies is an advantage.

What we offer: 

• Employment based on an employment contract, along with a comprehensive benefits package  

• Training and development programs, as well as access to an e-learning platform  

• Onboarding program with the support of a dedicated Buddy  

• Participation in an annual, company-wide integration event  

• A work environment based on Scandinavian organizational culture  

• Opportunities for growth through our internal program  

Benefits: 

• Sharing the costs of sports activities  

• Private medical care  

• Sharing the costs of foreign language classes  

• Sharing the costs of professional training & courses  

• Life insurance  

• Integration events  

• Corporate gym  

• Corporate sports team 

• Parking space for employees  

• Extra social benefits  

• Holiday funds  

• Christmas gifts  

• Employee referral program  

• Charity initiatives  

• Bicycle parking  

• Modern and ergonomic office  

• Yoga in the office  

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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