Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect
Location: Couillet / Verviers, Belgium (Hybrid/Remote)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to support large-scale digital transformation initiatives across the water sector. The role involves defining IT strategy, leading enterprise architecture, and managing complex IT programs in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Align IT strategy with business and regulatory objectives
* Design and maintain enterprise architecture (business, application, data, technical)
* Support IT governance and act as interim CIO/IT Program Manager when needed
* Lead and manage IT programs and project portfolios
* Ensure system interoperability and consistency across environments
* Integrate cybersecurity, compliance (GDPR, NIS2), and resilience requirements
* Oversee system mapping, architecture validation, and technology choices
* Produce documentation and ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams
Technical Scope
* Enterprise systems: ERP (SAP), BI, GIS, CMMS, IAM
* Infrastructure: On-premise, cloud, hybrid environments
* Industrial systems: SCADA, OT/IT networks
* Data architecture and system integration
Requirements
* Minimum 10 years' experience in IT / Information Systems
* Minimum 5 years in a similar role (Enterprise Architect, CIO, or IT Manager)
* Strong expertise in TOGAF (or equivalent architecture frameworks)
* Experience with IT governance (COBIT, ITIL) and project methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, SAFe, etc.)
* Proven experience in complex system integration and multi-project environments
* Strong knowledge of SAP and open-source ecosystems
Languages
* French: Native or bilingual (required)
* English: Professional working proficiency
Preferred Experience
* Public sector, utilities, or inter-municipal environments
* Knowledge of water sector systems (SCADA, GIS, asset management)
Soft Skills
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management
* Strategic thinking and decision-making ability
* Excellent communication and documentation skills
* Ability to work in complex, multi-organization environments
* JD:JP053861
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