The CoE IT Architecture is also responsible of the IT Strategy. In that context, we are looking for two experienced enterprise architects to carry a variety of tasks
Network with all senior architects to refine the ambitions of the CoE IT Strategy & Architecture
Interview relevant stakeholders to capture key strategy topics (ambitions, constraints, conflicting roadmaps, main enablers and pre-requisites, key actions, ...)
Document roadmaps, action plans and proposals
Support senior architects and projects in their gap analysis and impact analysis
Support transversal portfolio management; help preparing budget request for architecture-triggered projects
Lead ad hoc architecture studies
Ideal Profile
Language: Fluent in French or Dutch; English - Good command is mandatory (working language)
Education IT background with enterprise architecture experience
Required experience / knowledge
Candidates must have a relevant enterprise architecture experience, involving preparation of IT strategy topics
The essence of the mission is to capture and deliver on the key topics to ensure we are building a future-proof IT, with effectiveness and efficiency
Technical experience
Mandatory
IT architecture in a mix of legacy technologies and current, digital technologies
Preferable
IT architecture in simplification and rationalization contexts
Business experience
Preferable
Exposure to financial services
Soft skills
The successful person will be able to perform enterprise architecture activities.
Architecture proficiency
Ability to interview various stakeholders to properly capture all relevant information (architects, product owners, managers, security experts and other key squads
Ability to deliver compelling messages and to prepare company's buy-in in an agile at scale context
Work hands-on to prepare budget requests matching the proposed strategy topics