Enterprise Architect - Data & AI

Gazelle Global; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gazelle Global in Utrecht is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect - Data & AI to guide the transformation of enterprise-wide AI architecture and governance. You will define strategic roadmaps, oversee Agentic AI initiatives, and translate business strategy into scalable technology outcomes.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to establish standards, semantic models and knowledge graphs, ensuring alignment across business, data, AI and IT architectures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' recent experience as an Enterprise Architect in large, complex organisations.
• Proven experience developing enterprise-level Data & AI architectures.
• Strong knowledge of data management, data modelling, data warehousing and analytics.
• Experience with TOGAF, ArchiMate and EA methodologies.
• Ability to translate business strategy into architecture and implementation.
• Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent Dutch written and spoken is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide Data & AI architectures, principles and roadmaps.
• Lead initiatives involving Agentic AI platforms and enterprise AI capabilities.
• Design architectures with semantic layers, ontologies and knowledge graphs.
• Define scalable self-service data and AI platforms.
• Establish Data & AI governance, operating models and standards.
• Translate business objectives into technical architecture and implementation strategies.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with senior management, Enterprise Architects and delivery teams.
• Ensure alignment between business, data, AI, information and IT architecture.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Dutch language

Architecture thinking

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Job description

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands (Hybrid)
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Payroll Only - No ZZP
Language: Fluent Dutch Required

About the Role

Enterprise Architect - Data & AI

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect - Data & AI to join a large, established organisation undergoing significant transformation within its Data & AI landscape.

This is a long-term opportunity focused on developing enterprise-wide AI architecture, advancing Agentic AI capabilities and shaping the strategic direction of Data & AI platforms.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects and technical delivery teams to translate business strategy into scalable, secure and future-ready AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide Data & AI architectures, principles, frameworks and strategic roadmaps.
• Lead architectural initiatives involving Agentic AI platforms and enterprise AI capabilities.
• Design architectures incorporating semantic layers, ontologies and knowledge graphs.
• Define scalable solutions for self-service data and AI platforms.
• Establish and improve Data & AI governance, operating models and architectural standards.
• Translate business objectives into technical architecture and implementation strategies.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with senior management, Enterprise Architects and delivery teams.
• Ensure alignment between business, data, AI, information and IT architecture.
• Support the development and implementation of enterprise Data & AI capabilities.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 7 years' recent experience as an Enterprise Architect within large, complex organisations.
• Proven experience developing enterprise-level Data & AI architectures.
• Strong expertise in AI platforms, AI governance and AI architecture.
• Experience developing data and AI systems.
• Strong knowledge of data management, data modelling, data warehousing and analytics.
• Experience with TOGAF, ArchiMate and enterprise architecture methodologies.
• Proven experience defining target architectures, strategic roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Ability to translate business strategy into architecture and technical implementation.
• Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience operating across multiple business and IT domains.
• Fluent Dutch, both written and spoken, is mandatory.

Desirable Experience

• Agentic AI architecture and enterprise AI platform development.
• Semantic architectures, ontologies and knowledge graphs.
• Self-service Data & AI solutions.
• Enterprise-scale digital or AI transformation.
• Project leadership or programme delivery experience.

Contract Information

This opportunity is offered exclusively through payroll (no ZZP).

The initial contract is approximately 12 months, with the intention of supporting longer-term Data & AI initiatives and the potential for extension beyond the initial period.

Hybrid working is available, combining on-site collaboration in Utrecht with remote working.