Sparagus - Lead Entreprise Architect H/F/X

Sparagus is a young and dynamic company specialized in IT Recruitment and based in Brussels. We are mainly active in the banking and insurance sector. We provide an expertise in the following areas: * Development/Software Engineers /Analyst Programmer * Testing and QA * Functional and Business analysis * Projects and Programs Manager, Change Manager, PMO. * ICT Architects * ERP Specialists (SAP, Dynamics, JD Edwards, Oracle, ...) * C-Level professionals *... We bring Talent to your Door --> Let's make IT happen Our client is undergoing a major digital transformation aimed at modernizing its business processes, information systems, and ways of working. As part of this transformation, it is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to ensure alignment between operational needs and technology solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure alignment between business requirements and IT solutions.
• Design enterprise architectures and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Provide pragmatic recommendations and solution proposals.
• Define and maintain architecture standards.
• Ensure proper documentation of solutions.
• Participate in the validation of project deliverables.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Define and implement the organization's digital transformation strategy.
• Develop and maintain an Enterprise Architecture framework.
• Establish architecture governance processes and committees.
• Build and maintain a multi-year digital transformation roadmap.
• Coordinate architecture activities across strategic programs and projects.
• Lead architecture boards and ensure consistency in decision-making.
• Contribute to a secure and coherent cloud strategy.
• Drive cybersecurity-related initiatives, including IAM, asset management, and NIS2 compliance.
• Support infrastructure transformation initiatives, including greenfield environments.
• Oversee application portfolio inventory and rationalization.
• Ensure consistency between legacy systems and new technology solutions.
• Coach architects and project teams.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management.
• Contribute to capability mapping and reference architecture development.

Profile

• Education & experience:
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in complex IT projects.
  • Strong background in enterprise architecture and digital transformation.
  • Experience within the public sector (ministries, European institutions, government organizations, etc.) is considered a strong asset.
• Technical skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture principles and frameworks (Togaf is a plus).
  • Experience with modeling methodologies such as BPMN, UML, and ArchiMate.
  • Good understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of MicroServices architecture and application integration.
  • Experience with data management and infrastructure architecture.
• Soft skills:
  • Results-oriented mindset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Autonomous, proactive, and able to drive initiatives independently.
  • Dutch or French: Native level
  • English: Active professional knowledge

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