Enterprise Architect

About SKF

SKF began its operations in India in 1923 and has since become a leader in automotive and industrial engineered solutions. The company operates across five key technology-focused platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions, and services. Over time, SKF has evolved from a pioneer in ball bearing manufacturing to a knowledge-driven engineering firm, assisting customers in achieving sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF’s solutions help organizations in the automotive and industrial domains by offering sustainable innovations that enhance friction reduction, improve energy efficiency, and extend equipment lifespan. With a strong focus on research-based innovation, SKF India provides customized value-added solutions integrating its five technology platforms.

Purpose Statement

Together, we reimagine rotation for a better tomorrow by creating intelligent and sustainable solutions benefiting people and the planet.

Role Overview

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for leading architectural design and documentation at an enterprise-wide level. They ensure the completeness and fitness of SKF’s Enterprise Architecture to support strategic objectives, managing associated risks, benefits, and costs effectively. This role involves leading and coordinating with Domain and Business Area Architects and supporting Solution Architects focused on strategic initiatives within the Enterprise Architecture & Digital Innovation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain SKF’s Architecture “Concept model” and framework.
• Develop and update enterprise-wide architectural artifacts including baseline and target architectures, and architecture roadmaps.
• Design and document architecture at an enterprise scale.
• Generate architecture views and models to aid informed strategic and portfolio decision-making.
• Conduct assessments, analysis, and reviews of architecture related to strategic initiatives.
• Carry out architecture governance activities to ensure compliance and standards adherence.
• Provide support to business areas, domains, and strategic projects.
• Interpret and understand stakeholder requirements.
• Develop useful architectural models that align with architectural principles and guidelines.
• Drive organizational culture toward greater architecture maturity and capability-based planning.
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness of architectural deliverables.
• Contribute to and enhance the SKF architecture community actively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 15 years of professional experience.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines (BA/MSc).
• Leadership or managerial experience within a global enterprise environment.
• Expertise in architecture frameworks, methods, tools, and building actionable architectures.
• Track record of enabling technology-driven business transformation initiatives.
• Effective verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational boundaries.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desired Traits

• High personal integrity.
• Capability to handle multiple parallel topics simultaneously.
• Ability to shift between operational, tactical, strategic, and high-level theoretical concepts without losing focus on the ultimate goals.
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively with both fixed and flexible teams.
• Strong motivation to develop the Architecture practice and deliver high-quality architectural outputs.

What We Offer

By joining the Enterprise Architecture & Digital Innovation team, you will be part of SKF’s strategic direction on a global scale. The team focuses on:

• Developing and shaping SKF’s Architecture capability.
• Engaging with business and digital stakeholders worldwide.
• Growing your professional skills and expanding your network.

About SKF Global

SKF is a globally recognized supplier of bearings and related solutions for rotating equipment. With over 40,000 employees in approximately 130 countries, SKF’s products are integrated into countless applications worldwide. Wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions play a vital role in daily life and business operations.