Director of Enterprise Architecture

Key Responsibilities<\/span>
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Strategy & Leadership<\/span>
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Define and maintain the Enterprise Architecture vision, principles, standards, and roadmap
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Align enterprise architecture with corporate strategy, business goals, and EU regulatory requirements
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Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology and digital transformation decisions
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects
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Architecture Governance<\/span>
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Establish and chair architecture governance forums and review boards
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Ensure consistent application of architecture standards across business units and projects
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Oversee architectural decisions related to cloud, data, applications, integration, and infrastructure
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Manage technology lifecycle, rationalization, and technical debt reduction
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Transformation & Delivery<\/span>
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Support large\-scale transformation initiatives (e.g. cloud adoption, ERP modernization, data platforms, cybersecurity)
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Ensure architecture supports scalability, interoperability, resilience, and sustainability
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Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architecture is actionable and pragmatic
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Stakeholder & Vendor Management<\/span>
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Partner with business, IT, security, and compliance teams
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Engage with external vendors and system integrators
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Contribute to sourcing decisions and contract evaluations
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Compliance & Risk<\/span>
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Ensure compliance with GDPR, NIS2, and other relevant Belgian and EU regulations
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Embed security, privacy, and risk management principles into architectural designs
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Required Qualifications<\/span>
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Education<\/span>
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Masterâs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
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Experience<\/span>
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10+ years of experience in IT or digital roles, including significant experience in enterprise architecture
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Proven leadership experience managing senior architects or cross\-functional teams
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Strong background in large, complex enterprise environments (private sector, public sector, or EU institutions)
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Technical & Professional Skills<\/span>
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Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachmate, ArchiMate)
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Strong knowledge of:
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Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Application and integration architectures
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Data and analytics architectures
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Cybersecurity and identity management
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Experience with architecture governance and portfolio management
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Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business value
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Languages<\/span>
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English and Dutch\/French: fluent (required)
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Soft Skills<\/span>
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Strategic thinker with strong decision\-making abilities
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Influential leader with strong stakeholder management skills
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Pragmatic, results\-oriented, and comfortable navigating complexity
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Strong coaching and mentoring mindset
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What We Offer<\/span>
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Competitive executive\-level compensation package
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Flexible working arrangements (hybrid\/remote options)
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Opportunity to shape enterprise\-wide transformation initiatives
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International and multicultural working environment
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Continuous learning and professional development
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