Enterprise Architect

Job description

At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move. At Ayvens we have an opening for an Enterprise Architect What are you going to do? As part of the Chief Strategy & Architecture Office, you will play a crucial role in managing our Group Information Systems (IS), participating to define central transversal services and supporting the execution of our global Digital & IT strategy in the countries. Your responsibilities will include: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect to join our team, with a primary mission to conduct transversal architecture studies aimed at identifying the most suitable IT solutions to efficiently support and sustain our business activities Participate to the elaboration of Ayvens Digital & IT strategy and the facilitation of its execution across our central functions and countries Conduct comprehensive analyses to evaluate business needs and identify optimal IT solutions that align with strategic objectives. Collaborate with business and IT leaders across the supported countries and central functions to understand their requirements and ensure that technology initiatives effectively support their goals, in coordination with the leaders of the domains impacted. Apply architecture governance to ensure ultimate validation of designed architectures and solutions through Architecture Committee / Design Authority Assist in developing and maintaining enterprise architecture standards, policies, and guidelines as well as ensuring their understanding and application across the organization. Work with local architecture teams to review and assess their current and future state architectures, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring alignment with global standards. Promote the adoption of centrally delivered services and facilitate the rationalization of the IT landscape. Act as a liaison(bi-directional) between the supported countries and the central Enterprise Architecture team, helping to solve local architecture issues and cascading Group’s requirements and information Provide mentoring and coaching to local architecture teams, enhancing their capabilities and expertise in enterprise architecture practices. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate collaborates with business and IT leaders, providing guidance and expertise, and driving alignment with global architecture strategies and standards. Excellent communication is required in front of high-level stakeholders (local CIO, Regional CDIO) as well as high adaptability to the various context & objectives of the different countries composing the region You will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably holding a Master degree in Information Systems or a related field 10 years of expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices Proven experience in IS strategy and governance, with a focus on driving IT transformation in large organizations Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a plus Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking Proficient in managing large application repositories and KPI reporting Strong understanding of Information technologies, industry trends, and best practices What do we offer? We're on this journey together. By investing in professional growth, rewards and incentives, plus plenty of training and experience on the job, we create an inspiring environment for our colleagues that fosters high performance with positive impact. Enjoy comprehensive rewards and recognition. We believe in rewarding you holistically, through compensation, competitive benefits and rich development opportunities. Discover your talent. We enable you to reach your full potential by offering you the opportunities and support to reach the next level in your career. Benefit from a healthy, positive work atmosphere. We offer a wide variety of benefits to help keep you mentally and physically strong and to find the perfect work–life balance. Find a shared sense of belonging. We create an engaging environment where you can be your authentic self and harness your commitment, curiosity and collaboration. Build a sustainable future. We’re conscious of our environment and the societies we’re part of and we work together to drive electrification and lead the way to decarbonisation. Make your Move at Ayvens Ayvens provides a unique opportunity: the chance to accelerate the transition to electric, lead the way to decarbonisation and shape the industry’s digital transformation. Behind the wheel, our people make the difference, driving us towards our ambitions. Ayvens is home to the best talent in the industry – so if you’re looking for a fulfilling career with positive impact, we’d love to discuss your opportunities with us! Ready to make your move at Ayvens? Join a global leader in sustainable mobility and follow @ayvens , @lifeatayvens , and Ayvens on LinkedIn to check out what’s happening at Ayvens! Our commitment We’re committed to building a culture where everyone can be themselves and where everyone gets an equal chance to make their journey count. If you’d like to learn more about our DE&I journey – and how you can contribute – please find out more on Career pages of our website. Why Ayvens? With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive. At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights. *ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.