Senior IT Architect / Strategic Advisor

Were seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect / Strategic IT Advisor.

Note! This application is only for individuals already residing in Finland, and relocation is not possible.

Background:
Our client is planning a modernization of its production data and industrial IT architecture. The current environment consists of multiple systems, some of which are approaching end-of-life and require replacement or consolidation. The client has already reviewed several vendor solutions and is now looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to act as an independent, neutral advisor and sparring partner during the assessment and design phase. The consultant will help evaluate the current landscape, identify key challenges and opportunities, and support decision-making regarding future architecture, technology choices, and vendor ecosystem. The objective is a more standardized and controlled architecture that supports operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and future AI capabilities.

Responsibilities:
· Assess the current application and architecture landscape.
· Provide independent recommendations on future-state architecture and modernization options.
· Support decision-making related to technology platforms, vendors, and long-term architecture direction.
· Help define the problems to be solved and what the new architecture needs to achieve.
· Facilitate architecture discussions with both business and technical stakeholders.
· Help define architectural principles, priorities, and transformation roadmap.
· Identify opportunities to improve data utilization and prepare the environment for future AI-driven initiatives.
· Bring lessons learned from similar industrial transformation programs.

Requirements:
· Senior experience as an Enterprise Architect, IT Architect, or similar senior advisory role.
· Experience as a strategic advisor or sparring partner to senior decision-makers, including evaluating technology and vendor options neutrally and challenging proposals.
· Proven track record in large-scale industrial, energy, oil & gas, or process industry environments, with references from similar projects.
· Experience leading or advising on complex enterprise application landscapes, including replacing legacy systems and consolidating them.
· Strong understanding of industrial data ecosystems and IT architecture.

Preferred Experience:
· Experience from oil & gas, refining, energy, or other industrial sectors.
· Experience in architecture strategy, target operating models, and technology roadmapping.
· Previous work as an independent advisor in architecture transformation programs.

Answer these questions separately in a few sentences and attach them to your application! (Mandatory!)

• Do you have senior experience as an Enterprise Architect, IT Architect, or in a similar senior advisory role in oil and gas, energy, or another process or heavy industry?*
• Have you led or advised on the replacement of legacy systems and the consolidation of a complex production data or industrial IT landscape?*
• Have you acted as a strategic advisor or sparring partner to senior decision-makers, evaluating technology or vendor options neutrally?*

Please apply with your updated CV, that clearly demonstrates your skills and experience relevant to this role

Language· Professional working proficiency in English.
Start date: November / December 2026
Duration: TBC, project to be completed be the end of Q1
Allocation: 50-100%
Location: Helsinki, Finland or remote in Europe

We offer you: We offer a versatile assignment where every day is different and interesting. We also offer a very competitive salary and good employee benefits.

Are you interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team? The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please be quick and submit your application!

Please include your salary expectation in your application. For more information, contact Kimmo Kärsämä, tel. 050 412 7500, kimmo.karsama@lokki.fi <mailto:kimmo.karsama@lokki.fi>

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