Ph3Key Responsibilities /h3 pEnterprise Solution Architecture /p pThis is a hands‑on leadership role for an architect who wants to turn strategy into delivery and have measurable impact in the short term. The Lead Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining, governing and executing enterprise and solution architecture for Wolters Kluwer Belgium within the Tax Accounting domain. This role operates in a matrix organization, with a solid reporting line to the Belgian CTO and a dotted‑line relationship to the Regional Architect EU West. The Lead Enterprise Architect is a core member of the Belgium Technology Management Team and plays a critical role in shaping the direction of the Belgian technology organization. The role has a strong delivery focus, working on initiatives that are actively being implemented, rather than long‑term conceptual architecture only. The role embraces an AI‑first mindset, ensuring AI is considered as a standard architectural option where it can deliver concrete business and product value. /p h3Enterprise Solution Architecture /h3 ul liDefine and maintain the enterprise architecture for Belgium, covering application landscape, integrations, data flows, cloud platforms and security. /li liEnsure alignment with EU West and global Wolters Kluwer architecture principles and standards. /li liTranslate business and product strategy into practical, executable architecture that can be delivered in the short to mid term. /li liPrepare and present architectural decisions in governance and architecture boards. /li liPartner with engineering and platform teams to ensure effective use of Azure services in delivered solutions. /li liSupport teams in making pragmatic Azure design choices that balance speed of delivery with long‑term sustainability. /li /ul h3Technology Leadership Management Team Participation /h3 ul liAct as a core member of the Belgium Technology Management Team. /li liActively contribute to setting the strategic direction of the Belgian technology organization. /li liProvide architectural leadership and guidance in management‑level discussions and decision‑making. /li liRepresent architecture as a key enabler of business and product strategy. /li /ul h3Matrix Organization Regional Alignment /h3 ul liOperate effectively in a matrix structure balancing local Belgian priorities with regional (EU West) alignment. /li liCollaborate closely with the Regional Architect EU West to ensure reuse, scalability and consistency across countries. /li liAct as the architectural representative for Belgium in regional initiatives. /li /ul h3Business Product Partnership /h3 ul liDeeply understand product strategy, market needs, customer value propositions and business drivers. /li /ul h3Partner with Product Managers to: /h3 ul liAssess architectural implications of roadmap decisions. /li liBalance delivery speed, quality and long‑term sustainability. /li liSupport prioritisation and trade‑off discussions. /li liCommunicate architectural topics fluently in business and product language, not only technical terms. /li /ul h3AI‑First Mindset Innovation /h3 ul liApply an AI‑first mindset when designing solutions, considering AI capabilities as a default option where relevant. /li liTranslate AI opportunities into concrete, deliverable solutions, not theoretical concepts. /li liSupport Product Management and engineering teams in making pragmatic AI design choices aligned with business value, risk and compliance. /li liEnsure AI initiatives are architected for scalability, security and integration with existing platforms. /li /ul h3Delivery Focus Execution /h3 ul liStrong focus on execution and delivery, not conceptual or only long‑term theoretical architecture. /li liSupport initiatives that are actively being designed and implemented. /li liOperate effectively in an environment with frequent context switching across multiple initiatives, stakeholders and priorities. /li liEnsure architecture enables speed, reliability and predictable delivery. /li /ul h3Change Leadership /h3 ul liDrive architectural and technological change from a leadership perspective. /li liInfluence teams and stakeholders without formal authority. /li liAct as a change agent, helping teams adopt new ways of working, technologies and architectural patterns. /li /ul h3Technical Leadership Governance /h3 ul liProvide architectural guidance to engineering, platform and operations teams. /li liEnsure architectural quality across initiatives, changes and releases. /li liAct as architectural escalation point for high‑impact production issues and complex technical challenges. /li /ul h3Why This Role Matters /h3 ul liThe Lead Enterprise Architect is a key decision‑maker, not an advisory‑only role. /li liArchitecture decisions taken in this role directly influence product roadmaps, delivery speed and business outcomes. /li liAs a member of the Belgium Technology Management Team, this role has a permanent seat at the table where priorities and direction are set. /li liThe role focuses on real, short‑term impact: initiatives designed today are implemented within the next month. /li liThe position combines local ownership with regional influence, shaping solutions that scale beyond Belgium. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications Experience /h3 ul liMaster's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is required. /li liExtensive experience in an Enterprise Architect or Lead Architect role in a complex enterprise environment. /li liProven experience working in a matrix organization. /li liStrong experience designing and delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure. /li liDutch and English are mandatory; other languages are a plus. /li liExperience in product‑driven organisations and experience in SaaS Software are a plus. /li /ul h3Solid knowledge of /h3 ul liAzure cloud architecture and services. /li liIntegration and microservices patterns. /li liSecurity and identity solutions. /li liModern software platforms. /li /ul h3Core Competencies /h3 ul liStrong business and product mindset combined with deep technical expertise. /li liHighly execution‑oriented with a strong focus on delivery. /li liComfortable with frequent context switching. /li liInfluential leadership style without direct authority. /li liPragmatic, decisive and outcome‑focused. /li /ul h3Location Travel /h3 pMain location: Mechelen in combination with working from home. /p pTravel: Frequent travel within Belgium to Wolters Kluwer offices, including Mechelen, Ghent and Hasselt. /p h3Our Offer /h3 pYou will join a dynamic and ambitious team! The role offers variety and independence. You will work with up‑to‑date tools and documentation to perform your job effectively. /p pIn addition to a competitive compensation and numerous fringe benefits, Wolters Kluwer continuously invests in the growth and skills of its employees and aims to give them every opportunity to develop. /p pDiscover more benefits of working at Wolters Kluwer at /p h3Our Interview Practices /h3 pTo maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI‑generated responses or third‑party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. /p pApplicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr