Chief Enterprise Architect

About the Position

Eaux de Wallonie, a key player in the water sector in Wallonia, Belgium, is seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to lead the digital transformation of the water sector. This role is pivotal in mastering the technological complexity of the information system and aligning digital investments with public service missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and deployment of the enterprise architecture reference and the information system urbanization trajectory.
• Collaborate with the sector's architecture team, process managers, business and data referents, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the coherence and quality of deliverables, aligning them with sector standards and orientations.

Requirements

Roles

• Chief Enterprise Architect

Skills

• Technical Skills
  • Expert in GDPR, Archimate, Enterprise Architect, Stakeholder Management, TOGAF, Architecture Governance, and Roadmap.
• Languages
  • French: Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English: Nice to have

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, system information urbanization, or architecture.
• Proven experience in defining and deploying enterprise architecture references and transformation trajectories.
• Experience in strategic consulting for general management/steering committees.
• Experience in multi-business or multi-entity organizations (public, parapublic, utilities, etc.).

Capabilities

• Align strategy and business.
• Translate public service missions into IT targets.
• Engage in dialogue with management and process leaders.
• Prioritize digital investments.
• Develop a strategic vision linking IT to public service missions.
• Master enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF).
• Model architectures (ArchiMate).
• Manage architectural governance, complexity, and technological debt.
• Ensure compliance and security (NIS2, GDPR).
• Lead change management and architecture acculturation.
• Manage stakeholders and report to governance committees.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative sector.
• Collaborative environment with key players in the water sector.
• Chance to contribute to significant digital transformation projects.

About the Company

Eaux de Wallonie is committed to efficient, equitable, and shared management of water resources and information systems in Wallonia. The company works closely with public water operators to achieve these goals.

Conditions of the Mission

• Duration: 6 months to 1 year, extendable if necessary.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• End Date: Initial deliverables expected within 6 months of mission start.
• Workload: 120 days.
• Work Location: Primarily in Loyers, with travel to sector operator offices.
• Work Organization: Preference for in-person exchanges and meetings.