Strategic Enterprise Architect — Transformation & Roadmaps

Nova Ventura; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Entrepreneurial culture

Feedback culture

Team events

Job summary

Nova Ventura seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead high-level IT architectures and roadmaps aligned with business strategy. You will partner with IT and business teams to design practical, scalable solutions across cloud, data, and enterprise platforms.

You will influence executives and technical leaders, drive agile delivery, and steer large transformation programs while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT roles with focus on enterprise architecture or IT strategy.
• Strong technical foundation with background in IT development, systems architecture, or infrastructure.
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Experience selecting and designing fit-for-purpose SaaS solutions (ERP/CRM/e-commerce).
• Knowledge of modern data and AI platform architectures is a plus.
• Ability to operate in an agile delivery context while maintaining long-term architectural alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of high-level IT architectures and roadmaps that support business strategy and operational goals, ensuring requirements, quality attributes, and constraints are met.
• Collaborate with technical IT architects and development teams to translate business objectives into practical designs and solutions.
• Provide strategic direction by aligning IT capabilities with business goals, covering cloud, data, enterprise systems, and digital platforms.
• Navigate resistance, resolve conflicts, and create alignment by influencing stakeholders across multiple levels, including business executives and IT leaders.
• Break down complex projects into short, achievable iterations that demonstrate tangible business outcomes for clients and maintain their momentum.
• Work in blended teams (IT, business, operations) to co-create solutions and foster a win-win environment, embracing servant leadership by prioritizing team growth and productive collaboration.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, guiding decision-making and ensuring that digital transformations deliver measurable business value.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

IT Strategy

Stakeholder Influence

Cloud Architecture

ERP/CRM SaaS

Leadership

Agile Delivery

Communication

Tools

ERP

CRM

Job description

Nova Ventura seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead high-level IT architectures and roadmaps aligned with business strategy. You will partner with IT and business teams to design practical, scalable solutions across cloud, data, and enterprise platforms.

You will influence executives and technical leaders, drive agile delivery, and steer large transformation programs while traveling as needed.