Process and Governance Architect

The Process and Governance Architect plays a critical role in designing and maintaining an overarching process architecture and governance structure for Axpo. In this role you will create a strategic roadmap for the process intelligence suite and methodology that aligns with organizational goals and supports sustainable usability across the companys business processes.

As the Process and Governance Architect you will ensure structural integrity standardization and compliance of endtoend business processes contributing to Axpos longterm strategic efficiency goals. You will also collaborate closely with key stakeholders to support holistic process intelligence improvement analysis and mining efforts.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• GroupWide Framework & Governance: Lead the development and governance of Axpos groupwide process house framework including maintaining a roadmap for tool suite development and upholding the standards of process excellence methodology.
• Process Architecture Development: Define and develop the organizations process architecture framework encompassing process concepts landscapes and dashboards that integrate seamlessly with business and IT systems across Axpos divisions.
• Methodology Foundation: Establish and standardize process excellence methodologies ensuring consistent terminology methods and defined roles across the organization.
• Documentation Standards and Tools: Develop and maintain documentation standards guidelines templates and tools to ensure all processes are thoroughly documented and easily accessible.
• Governance Compliance and IKS Interface: Ensure adherence to process governance standards act as an interface with Internal Control Systems (IKS) for training and ensure quality compliance.
• Strategic Process Improvement Planning: Contribute to strategic planning for process improvements ensuring they are sustainable scalable and aligned with the companys goals.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with departments to ensure that process documentation is comprehensive and uptodate facilitating audits and adherence to standards.
• Process Integration and Implementation: Oversee the implementation of new processes and standards ensuring they are fully integrated into existing systems and practices.
• Process Excellence Support: Act as a resource for Process Excellence providing tips tools and training. Lead or participate in process architect and governance projects across Axpo.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Engineering Enterprise Architecture or a related field with a strong focus on Operational Excellence Governance and Process Management.
• Proven record of certifications and training in process framework and governance.
• Knowledge of process intelligence tools and IT applications (e.g. Celonis) is a plus.
• Experience in Change Management.
• Familiarity with Lean Management and process mining is an advantage

• Experience in moderating stakeholder groups.
• Skilled in developing and delivering training programs on process management methodologies and governance standards.

Professional Competencies

• Experience: 68 years of experience in a similar role.
• Process Architecture Knowledge: Indepth knowledge of process architecture frameworks governance concepts landscapes and dashboards.
• Strategic and Practical Approach: Ability to translate theoretical concepts into strategic roadmaps and handson solutions.
• CrossFunctional Alignment: Skilled in managing architecture and governance for endtoend processes fostering alignment across functions.
• Process Design and Documentation: Proficient in designing and documenting complex endtoend business processes landscapes and architectures; familiarity with process management tools.
• Modeling Language Proficiency: Experience with BPMN or similar languages for precise process documentation.

Personal Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Constructive team player with a collaborative approach.
• High level of ambition and drive for developing new solutions.
• Positive cando attitude fostering a constructive team spirit.

• Fluent in German and English both spoken and written. Additional languages (e.g. French Spanish Italian) are a plus.