IT Architect, End User Computing; EUC

Technology powers Ferrara’s transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business. Following a successful S/4

HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact. This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise.

The IT Architect, EUC is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the enterprise digital workplace and endpoint ecosystem. This role spans modern device management, collaboration platforms, virtual desktop solutions, endpoint security, and end‑user experience optimization. The architect sets long‑term vision and architecture for all endpoints – Windows, mobile, virtual – and ensures employees have secure, reliable, and productive tools to perform their jobs across hybrid and distributed environments.

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in‑person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e. 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in‑person meetings, strong supervision, real‑time problem‑solving, and participation in cross‑functional initiatives.

• Architect end‑to‑end EUC and endpoint solutions across Windows, iOS, Android, and virtual desktops (VDI).
• Develop and maintain enterprise EUC / endpoint architecture, standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune)
• MDM/MAM platforms
• Application packaging and delivery frameworks
• Apple Business Manager integration
• Create detailed architectural documentation, technical diagrams, and design authority materials.
• Define the digital workplace and endpoint strategy supporting hybrid work, device flexibility, and cloud‑first initiatives.
• Lead modernization projects such as cloud‑managed endpoints, co‑management to Intune, and zero‑touch provisioning.
• Evaluate emerging workplace technologies (AI‑driven productivity tools, digital assistants, experience monitoring).
• Ensure EUC architecture enhances productivity, collaboration, and employee experience.

• Architect and optimize Microsoft
  365 platforms including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, One Drive, and security/compliance tools.
• Establish governance, lifecycle, and adoption frameworks for collaboration tools and communications workflows.
• Work with business teams to promote effective use of collaboration technologies.

• Design endpoint and EUC solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Partner with Cybersecurity to implement:
  • Conditional Access
  • EDR/XDR (Defender, Crowd Strike, etc.)
  • Hardening baselines (CIS, NIST, Microsoft Baselines)
  • Device encryption, DLP, and data protection
• Ensure all EUC systems meet regulatory, audit, and enterprise compliance requirements.

• Design and support VDI and virtual app delivery architectures:
  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
  • Windows 365
• Define packaging, deployment, lifecycle, and performance standards for enterprise applications.

• Develop automation for device provisioning, configuration, patching, and application deployment using Power Shell, APIs, and scripts.
• Implement device health, experience analytics, and proactive monitoring using tools like Endpoint Analytics, Nexthink, or Sys Track.
• Identify opportunities to improve device stability, performance, and user satisfaction using data insights.

• Define standardized device hardware catalogs, OS images, configuration profiles, and patching methodologies.

Manage end‑to‑end lifecycle processes: model selection, procurement, provisioning, maintenance, refresh, and decommissioning.

Collaborate with vendors to evaluate new devices, services, and EUC‑enhancing technologies.

• Act as the enterprise subject matter expert for EUC and endpoint architecture.
• Lead design workshops, pilots, proof‑of‑concepts, and global rollouts.
• Guide EUC engineers and…