Director of Enterprise Architecture

pBruxelles, Belgium | Posted on 19/01/2026 /p pWe are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture (EA) to define, govern, and drive the enterprise architecture strategy across our client's organization. This role ensures that business strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and technology investments are aligned, scalable, secure, and compliant with Belgian and EU regulations.br/ /p pAs a senior leader, you will work closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, IT management, and external partners to shape the long-term technology vision and guide complex transformation programs.br/ /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and maintain the Enterprise Architecture vision, principles, standards, and roadmap /li liAlign enterprise architecture with corporate strategy, business goals, and EU regulatory requirements /li liAct as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology and digital transformation decisions /li liLead, mentor, and develop a team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects /li liEstablish and chair architecture governance forums and review boards /li liEnsure consistent application of architecture standards across business units and projects /li liOversee architectural decisions related to cloud, data, applications, integration, and infrastructure /li liManage technology lifecycle, rationalization, and technical debt reduction /li /ul h3Transformation Delivery /h3 ul liEnsure architecture supports scalability, interoperability, resilience, and sustainability /li liCollaborate with delivery teams to ensure architecture is actionable and pragmatic /li liPartner with business, IT, security, and compliance teams /li liEngage with external vendors and system integrators /li liContribute to sourcing decisions and contract evaluations /li /ul h3Compliance Risk /h3 ul liEnsure compliance with GDPR, NIS2, and other relevant Belgian and EU regulations /li liEmbed security, privacy, and risk management principles into architectural designs /li /ul h3Education /h3 pMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experiencebr/ /p h3Experience /h3 ul li10+ years of experience in IT or digital roles, including significant experience in enterprise architecture /li liProven leadership experience managing senior architects or cross-functional teams /li liStrong background in large, complex enterprise environments (private sector, public sector, or EU institutions) /li /ul h3Technical Professional Skills /h3 ul liDeep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachmate, ArchiMate) /li liStrong knowledge of: /li liApplication and integration architectures /li liData and analytics architectures /li liCybersecurity and identity management /li liExperience with architecture governance and portfolio management /li liExcellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business value /li /ul h3Languages /h3 pEnglish and Dutch/French: fluent (required)br/ /p h3Soft Skills /h3 ul liStrategic thinker with strong decision-making abilities /li liInfluential leader with strong stakeholder management skills /li liPragmatic, results-oriented, and comfortable navigating complexity /li liStrong coaching and mentoring mindset /li /ul h3What

We Offer
/h3 ul liFlexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote options) /li liOpportunity to shape enterprise-wide transformation initiatives /li liInternational and multicultural working environment /li liContinuous learning and professional development /li /ul