Enterprise Architect

Join to apply for the Enterprise Architect role at Meta4ce . About Meta4ce NV Meta4ce, part of De Cronos Groep, delivers strategic- and enterprise architecture consultancy services to medium-sized organizations. Job Description We’re looking for an Enterprise Architect (EA) to build and mature our EAaaS model and to implement it in the strategic initiatives and operational processes of our customers’ organizations. The Enterprise Architect contributes to defining and reviewing our standard and reusable EA products/assets, built upon industry best practices, market demands, experience, and pragmatism. As an Enterprise Architect, you will interface with all levels of leadership to help define and fine‑tune enterprise goals, assist in designing, developing, and implementing EA strategy, and produce plans and modernization roadmaps that reflect client goals and objectives. EA will support strategic projects, guide long‑term technology innovation changes, evaluate new initiatives from a risk and impact perspective, and assess the existing portfolio of applications and technologies as part of a continuous cycle of evaluation and rationalization. Responsibilities Evaluating business strategies, internal/departmental processes, and IT development processes, and suggesting improvements. Creating business architecture models to reflect the organization’s strategies and goals and implementing business visions. Evaluating systems engineering, talent recruiting, and accounting models for discrepancies and vulnerabilities. Suggesting ideas to reduce costs in IT and business leadership. Organizing training to improve employees’ knowledge and skills for future organizational growth. Providing business architecture and systems processing guidance. Ensuring the efficiency, security, and support of the organization’s goals. Determining and implementing build‑versus‑buy strategies, mentoring personnel, and aligning overall business strategy. Serves as Enterprise Architect for defining enterprise portfolio roadmaps that meet specific business needs. Coordinating multiple assignments, organizing priorities, and meeting deadlines. Assisting in Architecture Review Board processes, including monitoring the pipeline of requests and scheduling reviews. Proven strong analytical and communication skills; able to work effectively within all areas of the organization under minimal supervision. Skills and Qualifications Minimum 10 years of demonstrable experience in architecture (business, information, application, etc.). Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and related disciplines: business, application, information, etc. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, etc.), methods, and tools. Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills (PRINCE2, SAFe, etc.). Excellent knowledge of the full software development lifecycle. Knowledge of IT governance frameworks.Knowledge of principal integration architectural styles and practices (EAI, SOA, APIs, etc.). Excellent Dutch and French communication and interpersonal skills. Good leadership and motivational skills. Experience in modeling (ArchiMate, BPMN, UML, etc.) and graphic representations. Able to guide key stakeholders in their strategic roadmaps and blueprints. Benefits Hardware We offer a great salary package (employee) or competitive daily rate (freelancer). Company car with a fuel card (employee). Mobile phone and laptop of your choice (employee). Lunch allowance (employee). We provide a pension plan and health insurance (employee). Software Work anywhere – Remote First (unless specified otherwise by our customer). Personalized training plan (hard skills). Professional development (soft skills). Creative freedom. Multiple team events with monthly gatherings. Being part of the Blacksmiths’ family. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meta4ce by 2x. Location: Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium. #J-18808-Ljbffr