Enterprise Architect

ppLead the definition and continuous improvement of the governance framework, including principles, standards, policies, reference architectures, and golden scenarios, within a clear ARB decision workflow (decision packs, traceability and escalation path). /ppContribute to the implementation of a federated target operating model and ensure alignment with the Digital Platform (DP) by translating DP guardrails into consumable guidance for local delivery. /ppSupport the Head of IT Architecture in strategic studies, evaluations, and decision-making discussions. /ppCoach and provide guidance to other architecture roles across the organization. /ppCommunicate the application strategy and related processes to business and IT stakeholders. /ppCollect and analyze business gaps-using business and IT surveys to assess and evaluate the IT landscape, in close collaboration with business architecture. /ppConduct cross-domain trade-off analyses using industry-recognized methods (e.g., ATAM) and cost-benefit analyses (e.g., CBAM) to deliver well-founded architectural recommendations. Give directions to maintain and evolve the application portfolio in collaboration with application owners and key stakeholders. /ppGather application-related information (e.g., cost data) as input for analysis leveraging standard methods such as CBAM. /ppMaintain the enterprise architecture repository-including the architecture decision record (ADR) repository with clear compliance levels (mandatory versus recommendation)-as a single source of truth for all architecture artefacts, models, and decisions, to prevent decision drift. /ppValidate architectural recommendations with senior business and IT management. /ppManage the Architecture Vision Document and contribute to the development of an enterprise-wide IT roadmap encompassing current and future initiatives, projects, and programs, including impacts and dependencies. /ppEnsure alignment and integration of architecture processes with other IT management processes such as Project Portfolio Management and IT Service Management. /ppPerform Initiative Architecture Alignment Assessments as a governance gate at initiative kick-off and key delivery milestones, producing go/no-go/conditional recommendations to ensure projects and products align to the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and standards. /ppConduct periodic Architecture Compliance Reviews during initiative delivery to verify continued adherence to architecture standards; esc... /ppHelp define, govern, and maintain enterprise data architecture standards-including data modelling conventions, data integration patterns, and data governance principles and assess initiative-level data designs against these standards /ppPropose a realistic roadmap with the architectural points that need to increase in maturity. With priority and maturity level require for an large enterprise. /ph3Ideal Profile /h3pAt least 10 years of experience in an Enterprise Architecture role. /ppProven experience facilitating ARB sessions and producing decision packs with traceability. /ppStrong autonomy and initiative, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels. /ppDemonstrates results-oriented mindset. /ppSolid understanding of IT processes and methodologies, with practical experience using industry standards such as ITIL, TOGAF, ArchiMate, Domain-Driven Design, and others. /ppExperience with cloud-native architecture patterns and platform governance (guardrails, onboarding criteria, reference architecture adoption). /ppCollaborative mindset, pragmatism, and ability to co-construct. To be the link between the different stakeholders: Business, IT, Architecture teams, infrastructure team, .... /ppAbility to advocate and promote the adoption of reference architectures across teams. /ppFamiliarity with microservices and event-driven architecture approaches. /ppKnowledge of Gartner architecture frameworks (e.g., TIME for Application Portfolio Management). /ppExperience working with modeling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, SAP LeanIX or equivalent alternatives. /ppTeam-oriented mindset, strong collaboration skills, and excellent presentation abilities. /ppExperience in merger or acquisition contexts and the associated transformation journeys is considered a plus. /ppHands-on experience designing and delivering IT solutions in an agile environment is an asset. /ppKnowledge and experience of/in the Energy and Utilities sector is a plus. /ppFluency in English is mandatory for documentation, supplier interactions, and meetings. Knowledge of French, Dutch, or German is a plus, as you will collaborate with team members speaking these languages. /p /p