IT Infrastructure Architect (Migration & Transformation)
Location:
Kanagawa
Contract type:
Permanent
Sector:
Infrastructure
Salary:
Job Ref:
496258
Date published:
15-May-2026
A global manufacturer in the automotive sector is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Transformation Architect to lead large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives across a global enterprise environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead IT infrastructure carve-outs and migration projects across datacenter, cloud, and digital workplace environments
- Drive system and application integration across partnered companies’ environments
​​​​​​​- Manage dependencies, risks, and cross-entity alignment to ensure minimal business disruption
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Develop and maintain understanding of current and target infrastructure architecture
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Ensure alignment with future-state architecture and consistent implementation across projects
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Collaborate with program managers, project managers, product owners, and global teams
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Maintain operational stability during and after migration
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Support ITSM processes, governance frameworks, and compliance standards
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Act as a bridge between technical and business stakeholders
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​- Facilitate transition from project phase to operational ownership and establish long-term service models
Required Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure within enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of datacenter, cloud, network, and digital workplace technologies
​​​​​​​- Proven experience in infrastructure and/or application migration projects
​​​​​​​- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts
​​​​​​​- Hands-on experience with ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
​​​​​​​- Strong stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills
​​​​​​​- Experience working in global environments and with external vendors
​​​​​​​- Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and complex transformation scenario
Why should you apply:
- Strategic role focused on architecture, modernization, and transformation rather than routine support
- Responsibility for large-scale, high-visibility workplace initiatives impacting thousands of users
- Close collaboration with global infrastructure teams and international stakeholders
- Opportunity to influence employee productivity and digital experience at enterprise scale
- Stable, globally respected organization with advanced technology environments
Company Details:
A large global automobile manufacturer based in Germany. This company is Japan's leading brand, known for its high customer satisfaction performance.
Working Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays
Services/Benefits: Transportation expenses up to 20,000 yen per month, plus Paid leave, plus social insurance (health insurance, welfare pension, and work-related accident insurance), Periodic health examination, and Employment insurance
