Business Architect

Job description

Enterprise Transformation & Business Architecture Are you an experienced Business Architect who thrives in complex enterprise environments? Do you enjoy translating business strategy into scalable technology solutions while influencing senior stakeholders across international organizations? At Wolters Kluwer, we are looking for a strategic and technically minded Business Architect to support large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives across Europe. This is a high-impact role for a senior professional who can bridge business priorities, enterprise architecture, and technology delivery within a global matrix organization. You will play a key role in shaping solution direction, enabling enterprise platform adoption, and driving alignment between business and IT stakeholders across multiple countries and domains. The Role As a Business Architect, you will operate as a senior individual contributor responsible for business architecture and enterprise solution analysis across complex, cross-functional initiatives. You will partner closely with business leaders, enterprise architects, engineering teams, and technology stakeholders to define scalable solution approaches that support strategic business objectives. The role combines business architecture, stakeholder engagement, enterprise systems analysis, and governance responsibilities, with strong visibility across the European organization. What You Will Do Translate business strategy and operational challenges into scalable business and technology solution approaches Partner with senior business and IT stakeholders to define and align enterprise initiatives Support enterprise platform onboarding initiatives across multiple European countries Drive business architecture and business systems analysis activities for enterprise-scale transformation programs Review and challenge solution designs, integration approaches, and application landscapes Facilitate alignment between business requirements, architecture direction, and technical implementation Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Operations teams on complex cross-domain initiatives Lead workshops, solution discussions, and stakeholder alignment sessions Contribute to governance processes, architecture standards, and enterprise transformation initiatives Act as a trusted advisor in solution discussions involving enterprise platforms such as SAP and Salesforce Your Skills & Experience Extensive experience in Business Systems Analysis, Business Architecture, Solution Analysis, or Enterprise Transformation roles Proven experience operating within complex enterprise and matrix organizations Strong understanding of enterprise application landscapes, integrations, and business process alignment Experience working with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or similar ecosystems Ability to understand and assess solution designs, integration patterns, and high-level architecture concepts Experience supporting large-scale transformation or enterprise onboarding initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Professional English communication skills Ability to work autonomously and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels Residence in the Netherlands or Belgium with a valid work permit Nice to Have Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Exposure to governance and enterprise architecture processes Experience working within Agile or SAFe environments Soft Skills You are a confident and credible professional who can navigate complex organizational environments with maturity and strong business acumen. You know how to engage senior stakeholders, structure discussions, and create alignment between business and technology teams. You communicate clearly and pragmatically, even when discussing complex technical or strategic topics, and you can influence without relying on formal authority. Your collaborative mindset, structured approach, and ability to balance strategic thinking with operational reality enable you to build trust and drive progress across international teams and functions. Why Join Wolters Kluwer? At Wolters Kluwer, you will join an international and innovation-driven organization where technology, business transformation, and expertise come together to create meaningful impact for our customers worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to: Contribute to large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives across Europe Work in a highly visible and strategic position with international exposure Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology domains Shape enterprise architecture and solution alignment within a growing global team Operate in a flexible and collaborative work environment with strong professional autonomy What We Offer A strategic and high-impact role within a global organization Competitive salary package and attractive benefits Flexible hybrid working model International collaboration and exposure to enterprise transformation programs Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development A culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth Location flexibility: Alphen aan den Rijn (NL) Mechelen (BE) Interested? Are you ready to help shape enterprise transformation and business architecture within a global organization? Apply today and discover how you can make an impact at Wolters Kluwer. Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.