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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise architect - **Company:** Ayvens - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Enterprise Application Integration - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://clk.platform.jobster.com/?at=1790587680&b=&c=df29ac45-dcb8-4fd9-bc87-9df19656aaad&co=f29936d3-ae3c-4fd2-946c-01c21bb3bb3f&cu=9d19ad1d-25d0-4b84-a20f-8340b86a47b4&cw=7&dt=o&fc=a&gc=a&i=d85a7f3a-dde2-4012-8115-ab75ed932329&ic=NL&mf=c&p=47b4ebce-5907-42d5-9b5e-b30908a42d08&pm=c&po=5f8e30d1-709e-45e1-83c8-a466772a8ebf&pr=1r&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobleads.com%2Fregistration%2Fjob%3FcampaignId%3D118%26jmId%3D2377%26jobId%3Dee908393efb6b769c2053a5efdecb81ee%26jobLocation%3D2205843437%26utm_campaign%3Djobs%26utm_content%3Djobmarket-id%253D2377%257Clandingpage-id%253Dn%252Fa%257Cjob-id%253De908393efb6b769c2053a5efdecb81ee%257Cjob-workarea%253D08-08%257Cjob-hierarchy%253D4%257Cjob-salary-benchmark%253D6%257Cjob-industry%253D%257Cjob-location%253Damsterdam%257Cjobtitle%253Denterprise-architect%26utm_medium%3Djob-external%26utm_source%3Djobster%257Cr-jb%257C__Liplyn%2BIG__%257Cc-nl&s=mp&t=cl&u=ip-a4f4aa950541ce3729ca7449766c4232&v=6163011e-fdb7-46a0-9ff1-079f1535e331&sig=dedf45e1b73c554b3a596f8fb81eac7494621210238b3539c41b0a52 ## About the Role We are looking for a strategic and pragmatic architecture leader with extensive experience in enterprise transformation and complex corporate environments., * Minimum of 7 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or IT Strategy roles. * Proven experience within automotive leasing, mobility services, financial services, or similarly regulated industries. * Strong understanding of Finance, Risk & Compliance, Procurement, HR, and Legal business processes. * Experience with enterprise platforms such as ERP, BPM/Workflow, Financial and Risk & Compliance solutions. * Solid knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, data architecture, cloud technologies, and security principles., * Strong strategic thinking and the ability to define long-term architectural roadmaps. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions. * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively. * Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both business and technical audiences. * Experience managing multiple strategic initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously. * Customer-focused mindset combined with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and timely delivery. * Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment. * Fluency in English is required. * Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs in multinational organizations. * Knowledge of sustainable mobility services, electric vehicle ecosystems, and emerging mobility business models. ## Description * Own and maintain the enterprise architecture landscape for Corporate Services, including Finance, Risk & Compliance, HR, Legal, and Procurement domains with a comprehensive inventory of applications, platforms, integrations, and capabilities. * Define target architectures and transformation roadmaps aligned with business strategy and technology objectives. * Identify opportunities for application rationalization and develop decommissioning plans to reduce complexity and optimize costs. Business Alignment & Solution Design * Assess business initiatives by evaluating scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and criticality. * Translate business needs into end-to-end architecture solutions and transformation programs. * Provide architecture leadership throughout the lifecycle of strategic initiatives, from ideation and business case development to implementation and adoption. * Ensure solutions balance business value, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, scalability, and user experience., * Ensure adherence to Ayvens and Société Générale architecture principles, standards, and governance processes. * Collaborate closely with Data, Security, Infrastructure, and Integration teams to establish and enforce enterprise-wide governance. * Drive architecture review activities and support decision-making through clear recommendations and impact assessments. * Contribute to risk management, compliance reviews, and regulatory initiatives. Stakeholder Management & Transformation Leadership * Act as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact for corporate function leaders. * Build strong relationships with central and local stakeholders across multiple countries and business entities. * Support strategic planning, investment prioritization, cost assessments, and business case development. * Define adoption roadmap for global solutions and support onboarding of local entities. * Identify transformation risks and dependencies and proactively propose mitigation actions. 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