Job Description Oracle Enterprise Architect, Applications in Continental Europe Region Fluent in English; local language skills are a must SO German for a German based role and Italian for the Italian location This role is part of an elite overlay sales organization providing expert-level application architecture and product knowledge to support Oracleu2019s strategic engagements. The Enterprise Architect partners with Account, Technology, and Application sales teams to qualify and secure transformational business opportunities aligned to Oracle Cloud Applications. The successful candidate brings deep experience working for or with a SaaS vendor and excels in driving high-impact enterprise strategies in complex sales cycles. Acting as a trusted advisor, they influence executive decision-makers (C-level) through their consultative approach, domain expertise, and ability to design and articulate forward-looking cloud architectures. Objectives: As a member of Oracle Continental Europe Enterprise Architects organisation, you will be measured on the following metrics: Increasing revenue and market-share growth for Oracle Cloud applications in Continental Europe region Increasing Oracleu2019s win/ loss ratio Increasing the average deal size Elevating the quality of sales and shortening of sales cycles Strengthening of customer satisfaction Job Description: As a strategic member of the Oracle Continental Europe (CE) Client Engagement team, the Enterprise Architect will drive business value for CE-based customers through enterprise-wide application architecture strategies aligned with transformational goals. The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of strategic pre-sales influence, deep enterprise architecture experience, and a strong background working at or with SaaS vendors. This individual will engage customers at the C-suite level to drive business transformation initiatives leveraging Oracleu2019s cloud portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Act as a trusted advisor at account level, shaping enterprise architecture strategies that align with the customeru2019s long-term objectives. Partner with pre-sales, business value directors, industry experts, and consulting architects to deliver end-to-end application solution architectures for large-scale transformations (ERP, HCM, CX, SCM), powered by Cloud and innovation technologies (e.g., AI, GenAI and AI Agents). Operate across Lines of Business (LoBs) to design comprehensive architecture frameworks encompassing static, operational, and transformation architecture layers, supported by business capability roadmaps. Establish and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with C-level stakeholders (CIO, CTO, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Architect), acting as a key influencer in their digital and cloud strategy formulation. Leverage prior SaaS vendor experience to provide differentiated insights into best practices, competitive positioning, and scalable solution patterns. Capture, standardize, and promote architecture designs internally for reuse and evangelization across the Oracle ecosystem, influencing product direction and services propositions. Collaborate with other Oracle architects, platform specialists, solution engineers, and customer cloud success teams in orchestrating and delivering impactful enterprise solutions. Represent Oracle in public forums, social media, industry events, and customer workshops to enhance thought leadership and market visibility. Qualifications: University degree in Computer Science or a related field. Demonstrated experience at a leading SaaS vendor (Oracle or competitor) in a customer-facing, strategic role. Proven track record as a (Lead) Enterprise Architect, CTO, or Head of Architecture. Extensive technical and functional expertise in SaaS (ERP, HCM, CX, SCM), AI and Digital Transformation initiatives. Strong experience in pre-sales or consultative roles influencing C-level stakeholders and shaping enterprise-wide cloud strategies. Comprehensive understanding of modern business platforms and their associated use cases. Familiarity with Oracle applications and technology stack preferred. Fluent in English; local language skills are a must Willingness to travel across the European region. Required Skills: 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, large-scale systems design, and delivery in real-world environments. Broad knowledge of IT market trends and Cloud transformation approaches. Expertise in strategic solution design and implementation methodologies. Strong consultative and presentation skills with executive stakeholders. Some knowledge of Oracle and competitor SaaS ecosystems, cloud architecture, and industry solutions. High-impact communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Proactive leadership, with the ability to influence internally and externally across diverse teams. At Oracle, we donu2019t just respect differencesu2014we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future we need people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. Thatu2019s why weu2019re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. Itu2019s when everyoneu2019s voice is heard and valued that weu2019re inspired to go beyond whatu2019s been done before. We expressly encourage disabled candidates to apply for this position. Please therefore feel free to voluntarily inform us in your application about any severe disability (degree of disability of at least 50%) or any equal status (degree of disability of at least 30% together with official decision on equality) in accordance with the German SGB IX \LI-TR1 Career Level - IC5 Responsibilities Partners with Account, Technology, and Application sales representatives to qualify and close new business on Oracle solutions. Provides specific industry or product expertise to facilitate the closing of deals within sales representatives territory. Interacts with sales team to architect the solution, and develop and execute solution strategies for market. Manages solution opportunities to obtain appropriate and necessary resources for all qualified opportunities. Leads teams in the sales process for establishing market visibility and deal visibility. Presents/demonstrates solution to high level clients and industry conference attendees. May provide training to field sales on industry/solutions. Builds and maintains a network and up to date specific industry or product knowledge. About Us As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrowu2019s technology to tackle todayu2019s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds. When everyoneu2019s voice is heard, weu2019re inspired to go beyond whatu2019s been done before. Itu2019s why weu2019re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives. Weu2019ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sectoru2014and continue to thrive after 40 years of change by operating with integrity. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. 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