Director of Enterprise Architecture

Zohorecruit; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

International multicultural team

Learning & development

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture in Bruxelles, Belgium to define and govern the enterprise architecture strategy across the client organization. You will align business strategy with technology, lead a team of architects, and collaborate with executives to drive digital transformation.

You will ensure GDPR/EU compliance, oversee cloud, data, and security architectures, and mentor senior architects while partnering with business and IT leaders.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership of enterprise architecture teams
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into tech roadmaps
• Experience with large-scale transformation programs

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain EA roadmap and standards
• Align EA with business goals and EU regulations
• Advise executive leadership on technology decisions
• Lead and mentor enterprise, solution, and domain architects
• Chair architecture governance forums and reviews
• Oversee cloud, data, integration, and infrastructure decisions

Skills

Leadership

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Cloud architecture

Security

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Architecture governance

Job description

Bruxelles, Belgium | Posted on 19/01/2026

We are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture (EA) to define, govern, and drive the enterprise architecture strategy across our client's organization. This role ensures that business strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and technology investments are aligned, scalable, secure, and compliant with Belgian and EU regulations.

As a senior leader, you will work closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, IT management, and external partners to shape the long-term technology vision and guide complex transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Enterprise Architecture vision, principles, standards, and roadmap
• Align enterprise architecture with corporate strategy, business goals, and EU regulatory requirements
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology and digital transformation decisions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects
• Establish and chair architecture governance forums and review boards
• Ensure consistent application of architecture standards across business units and projects
• Oversee architectural decisions related to cloud, data, applications, integration, and infrastructure
• Manage technology lifecycle, rationalization, and technical debt reduction

Transformation & Delivery

• Ensure architecture supports scalability, interoperability, resilience, and sustainability
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architecture is actionable and pragmatic
• Partner with business, IT, security, and compliance teams
• Engage with external vendors and system integrators
• Contribute to sourcing decisions and contract evaluations

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, NIS2, and other relevant Belgian and EU regulations
• Embed security, privacy, and risk management principles into architectural designs

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT or digital roles, including significant experience in enterprise architecture
• Proven leadership experience managing senior architects or cross-functional teams
• Strong background in large, complex enterprise environments (private sector, public sector, or EU institutions)

Technical & Professional Skills

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachmate, ArchiMate)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Application and integration architectures
• Data and analytics architectures
• Cybersecurity and identity management
• Experience with architecture governance and portfolio management
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business value

Languages

English and Dutch/French: fluent (required)

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making abilities
• Influential leader with strong stakeholder management skills
• Pragmatic, results-oriented, and comfortable navigating complexity
• Strong coaching and mentoring mindset

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote options)
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
• International and multicultural working environment
• Continuous learning and professional development