Lead Architect

In4Matic; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

In4Matic is seeking a highly experienced Lead Enterprise Architect Consultant to join a major enterprise transformation initiative in Belgium. You will act as a trusted advisor, maturing the client's Enterprise Architecture practice while leveraging the ARIS platform and governance standards.

You will define standards, guide ARIS-based solutions, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to drive scalable EA capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Enterprise Architecture or BPM with large projects.
• ARIS governance and metamodel design, 8+ years hands-on.
• Proficient in ArchiMate, BPMN and ARIS modelling.
• Public sector experience and strong stakeholder communication.
• English and Dutch or French proficiency; Belgium work authorisation.

Responsabilités

• Define and advise EA standards, principles, frameworks, and governance.
• Support an agile delivery approach and MVP solutions in ARIS.
• Design and evolve the EA metamodel, optimizing asset reuse.
• Provide best practices, methods and tooling guidance.
• Advise on architecture building blocks, deliverables and specs.
• Support project teams through design, migration and maintenance.
• Perform quality reviews and identify risks affecting initiatives.
• Act as SME for ARIS and foster collaboration between tech and business.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Dutch/French proficiency

Outils

ARIS

Description du poste

We're looking for a highly experienced Lead Enterprise Architect Consultant to join our client's team on an exciting enterprise transformation initiative in Belgium. In this senior consulting role, you will act as a trusted advisor, helping to shape and mature the client's Enterprise Architecture practice while leveraging the ARIS platform. You will provide strategic guidance, establish governance and architecture standards, and support the successful implementation of scalable Enterprise Architecture capabilities.

Your Responsibilities

As the lead architectural reference for the Enterprise Architecture team, you will:

• Define and advise on Enterprise Architecture standards, principles, frameworks, and governance.
• Support an agile delivery approach, enabling the implementation of minimum viable solutions within the ARIS environment.
• Design and evolve the Enterprise Architecture metamodel, ensuring optimal reuse of existing architecture assets.
• Provide best practices, methods, and tooling guidance to Enterprise Architecture teams and key stakeholders.
• Advise on architecture building blocks, deliverables, modelling standards, and technical specifications.
• Support project teams throughout solution design, implementation, migration, and ongoing maintenance.
• Perform quality reviews of the Enterprise Architecture solution and identify potential risks impacting architecture initiatives.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for the ARIS platform while fostering effective collaboration between technical and business stakeholders.

Your Profile

We're looking for a consultant who brings:

• At least 15 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and/or Business Process Management.
• Proven experience delivering Enterprise Architecture solutions using ARIS, including participation in at least three large-scale implementation projects.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks, ARIS governance, and ARIS metamodel design, with a minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience.
• Solid working knowledge of ArchiMate, BPMN, and Enterprise Architecture modelling within the ARIS platform.
• Significant experience working within the public sector.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, combined with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English and either Dutch or French (professional proficiency), along with legal authorization to work in Belgium.

Nice to Have

The following will be considered strong assets:

• More than 20 years of Enterprise Architecture experience across multiple industries.
• Expertise spanning Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Business Process Management throughout the complete architecture lifecycle.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and the ARIS metamodel.
• Relevant certifications such as ArchiMate, BPMN, ARIS, or Prometa.
• A proactive attitude, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across business and IT teams.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW27348
• Pieter Messely
• [e-mail]