Senior Enterprise Architect

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