Information Management New Technologies Architect (m/f), Donauwörth

Tasks

Your main tasks will be:

• Conducting studies of new information technologies that could come into use within the next 5 to 10 years, based on market studies, direct interaction with software and hardware vendors, as well as specialised consulting firms
• Producing requirements analyses, in conjunction with the specialist departments, with the aim of identifying and applying innovative solutions.
• Constructing a Eurocopter- and EADS-wide network on the theme of new information technologies, with the goal of initiating a specific exchange for the development and implementation of new systems, together with the necessary competencies
• Developing a strategic plan for the use of new technologies for application including cost-benefit analyses and core-competency analyses. This produces an operational project plan for proof of concepts (feasibility study), selecting appropriate applications, and cost evaluation
• Developing, implementing and managing a process for the analysis of obsolete applications and a plan for their withdrawal
• The post holder (m/f) manages two of the total of 11 chapters of the Information Management (IM) Master Plan:
• "Application Backbone": concerning the withdrawal of obsolete systems and applications, and the introduction of new products
• In coordination with the "Architect IT Infrastructure," the introduction of new servers, network and administrative structures

Profile

You have the following skills and qualifications:

• Degree in the field of computer science, information management or equivalent
• Very good understanding and in-depth knowledge of current and future IM technologies and products
• Good knowledge (development and application) of Eurocopter's primary IT applications (SAP, Windchill, Siebel, etc.)
• Experience with business processes and systems architecture
• Good communication skills, including with those higher up in the company hierarchy
• Willingness to travel on business trips
• International experience desirable
• English: advanced knowledge
• Knowledge of French, German or Spanish preferable in addition