We are looking for a seasoned Enterprise IT Architect to join a long-term mission within a large, structured IT organization.
You will be responsible for translating strategic objectives into concrete architectural models, standards, and implementation paths ensuring all digital initiatives align with enterprise-wide goals.
You play a critical role in architectural governance, solution alignment, and roadmap development. You support agile teams, help define architectural guardrails, and provide technical input for business cases and investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Architecture
- Refine and evangelize the Enterprise Architecture vision
- Translate business strategy into actionable architecture principles and patterns
- Define architectural roadmaps and guide programs through trade-off analyses
- Provide support for digital product lifecycle management and technical decisions
- Work closely with solution architects and coach them in best practices
Governance & Planning
Participate in Architecture Review Boards , portfolio planning, and IT governance bodiesReview and shape enabler epics, architectural options, and investment casesEnsure architectural alignment across teams and projectsCommunicate complex IT architecture clearly to non-technical stakeholdersTrack and measure architectural effectivenessDeliverables
Enterprise and solution-level architecture modelsTarget state roadmaps and phased implementation plansArchitectural guardrails, standards, and reusable building blocksBusiness cases and risk / value-based trade-off recommendationsA continuously updated technology radar for emerging innovationsYour Profile
Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years of proven experience as an Enterprise IT Architect (mandatory)Hands-on experience with TOGAF methodology and frameworks (required)Strong background in agile architecture, digital transformation, and IT governanceProven experience coaching solution architects and leading cross-team initiativesStrong visual communication and architectural storytelling skillsSkilled in trade-off analysis, value management, and business case structuringStrategic thinker with deep understanding of system-wide impactsAble to adapt architectural decisions to organizational context and maturityStakeholder alignment across business, IT, and management layersFamiliarity with lean-agile frameworks and product-centric deliveryExcellent written and spoken proficiency in Dutch , French , and English40% in the office + 60% homeworking