Enterprise Architect

MUST BE BASED IN THE NETHERLANDS OR A COUNTRY IN THE EU & BE READY TO START AS A B2B CONTRACTOR6+ MONTH B2B CONTRACT ENGAGEMENT WITH SCOPE TO EXTEND 🌍 Enterprise Architect – SAP / Azure / Digital Transformation📍 Location: Netherlands preferred, MUST BE EU🌎 Scope: Global✈️ Travel: REMOTE, but MUST BE BASED IN **THE NETHERLANDS OR a country in the EU**🏢 Reporting to: Head of Office of the CDO 🚀 The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape global technology strategy and lead architecture across major business and digital transformation initiatives.You’ll work directly with senior business and technology leaders, translating strategy into scalable enterprise architecture, standards and roadmaps across SAP, Azure, Data, AI, Integration and Cloud. 🎯 Key Responsibilities Define enterprise architecture principles, standards, roadmaps and governance.Lead architecture for complex, global transformation programmes.Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technology strategy.Challenge architectural decisions and provide pragmatic alternatives.Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation.Guide project teams, vendors and systems integrators.Support RFP/RFI, solution assessment and vendor selection activities.Conduct architecture reviews and identify risks, gaps and optimisation opportunities. 🔎 What We're Looking For 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture or a similar senior architecture role.Strong experience across SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft/Azure ecosystems.Excellent understanding of TOGAF / enterprise architecture frameworks.Experience across cloud, integration, security, data and AI.Proven experience influencing C-suite / senior stakeholders.Strong background in global, complex transformation programmes.Experience working with external partners, vendors and SIs.CPG, Retail or Manufacturing experience highly desirable.Deep expertise in a domain such as Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, IT or Analytics.🎓 Master's degree and TOGAF / Azure certifications are advantageous.