Senior Enterprise Architect & Program Manager
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Architecture
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 10+
Reference number: 93284
Our client, a public sector organization undergoing a major digital transformation, is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect & Program Manager. This role bridges long-term architectural vision with short-term delivery, leading strategic roadmaps and enhancing organizational maturity through governance and coaching.
Your responsibilities:
- Define and implement an enterprise architecture that supports long-term organizational stability.
- Develop an integrated roadmap for strategic projects, managing dependencies, priorities, and resource allocation.
- Advise the executive committee on strategic choices and the impact of architectural decisions.
- Establish pragmatic governance processes and quality standards suitable for a compact organization.
- Lead complex change management initiatives to increase maturity in business analysis and project management.
- Coach internal teams to ensure knowledge transfer and sustainable internal growth.
What are we looking for?
- You have 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 8 years in Enterprise Architecture or Program Management within complex environments.
- You possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- You bring 10+ years of experience leading multi-project programs using methodologies such as Prince2 and Agile.
- You have 10+ years of experience in change management and guiding organizations through large-scale transformations.
- You possess 10+ years of experience collaborating with IT departments on SDLC, DevOps, cloud patterns, and API architecture.
- You are fluent in Dutch, French, and English, both written and spoken.
- You bring deep knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and hold relevant certifications.
- You have strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of advising executive management.
- You have experience in high-level sizing, complexity analysis, and translating ideas into deliverable increments (MVP/MMF).
- You are able to provide a written proposal on project approach and a portfolio of at least two relevant references.
What do we offer?
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Work regime: Full-time
- Location: Brussels
- Working model: Hybrid
- Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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