Country/Region: PT
City: Lisbon
Business Platform:
We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The Center of Excellence - Global Digital IT OT Arch is looking to strengthen its team by hiring a Chief Solution Architect (CSA) for the Client Solutions platform at EDP.

What you will do:

The Chief Solution Architect (CSA) for the Client Solutions platform at EDP is responsible for leading the definition and execution of the platform's solution architecture, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and enterprise standards.

• This role requires close collaboration with the Platform business stakeholders and Business Partners, and Digital Global Unit teams, as well as continuous alignment with architects from other platforms to foster cross-platform synergies.
• The CSA plays a key role in governance forums such as Quarterly Business Reviews, contributing with architectural vision and ensuring that platform initiatives remain aligned with the technological strategy of the EDP group.
• Additionally, the CSA actively participates in the design of complex and strategic initiatives, particularly those with transversal impact, while ensuring that demand is properly managed in line with team capacity and budget constraints.
• In terms of leadership, the CSA relies on an external team of Solution Architects, ensuring proper team sizing, budget control and initiative allocation.
• The role also involves coordinating architectural practices across local and international teams, promoting alignment with EDP's reference architectures, methodologies, and technologies.
• The CSA supports broader organizational processes by contributing to Digital Factory assessments, assigning architects to key initiatives, and assisting in portfolio management activities such as licensing evaluations and RFP development.
• A strong focus is placed on driving efficiency and continuous improvement, including identifying opportunities for automation within ways of working, while maintaining a high standard of architectural excellence across the platform.

Employment type: Full-Time
Work site: Hybrid

What are we looking for:

• Degree in Engineering, Management or related fields.
• Proven professional experience in solution architecture within complex, large-scale digital environments, preferably in the energy, utilities, or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated track record of leading architecture design for cross-functional and cross-platform initiatives, with strong exposure to customer-facing platforms, distributed systems, and integration architectures (e.g., APIs, microservices, cloud-based solutions).
• Experience managing and developing teams of architects or senior technical professionals is highly valued, along with the ability to operate effectively in matrixed and international organizations.
• Prior involvement in strategic programs such as digital transformation, renewable energy solutions (e.g., distributed generation or PPAs), and portfolio or demand management processes is considered a strong advantage.
• Understanding the energy sector's key needs and chalenges across the value chain.
• Business acumen to drive the definition of successful innovation projects.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management (internal & external).