Context
The Directorate-General is strengthening its Enterprise Architecture governance to ensure coherence, interoperability and alignment of digital initiatives with the European Commission’s IT strategy and architecture standards.
Role Overview
The role focused on end-to-end project management of architecture-related initiatives, ensuring coordination, planning, and delivery across teams.
Rather than contributing to architecture design, the position ensured that architectural topics were well-governed, aligned, and executed efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Led and managed architecture-related projects and governance initiatives from planning to delivery
* Defined scope, timelines, priorities, and deliverables for architecture streams
* Established and managed an Architecture Board (agenda, planning, decision tracking, follow-up)
* Coordinated stakeholders across multiple teams, ensuring alignment and progress
* Monitored project milestones, risks, dependencies, and budget (if applicable)
* Ensured clear reporting and communication towards leadership and key stakeholders
* Drove standardization of processes, tools, and ways of working across architectural teams
* Identified bottlenecks and ensured timely escalation and resolution
Profile
* Experience as an IT Project Manager / PMO / Delivery Manager
* Previous exposure to IT Architecture (Solution / Application / Enterprise)
* Strong ability to drive planning, execution, and follow-up across complex environments
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to coordinate multiple streams and ensure delivery under tight timelines
* Structured, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Nice to Have
* First experience setting up or managing governance structures
* Experience in transformation or multi-team environments
* Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
Positioning
This role was positioned as a Project Management role first, with architecture as the operational scope.