TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a seasoned Enterprise Architect Enabling (m/w/d) who will contribute to this and that might be you?
Your contribution to TenneT
The Enterprise Architecture function is in the Business Technology Organization (BTO) of TenneT.
You work within the Enterprise Architecture team of the BT-Office. In addition, you work together with BTO’s IT Architects and Domain Head to evolve on and continuously improve Enabling architecture standards and overall architecture landscape. We need integrated architecture combined with end-to-end process focus to improve the solid foundation of Processes, Data, Applications and Information Technology.
You are the contact person for senior leadership regarding all Enabling related topics and required decisions.
We are looking for someone that:
• Takes ownership of the enabling domain, the process and products,
• Shows courage and stands for his/her vision, gets people on board by steering from their beliefs,
• Actively connects with all stakeholders, he/she collaborates with business, external suppliers, IT architects, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a shared architectural vision. He/she is especially strong in organizing and mobilizing the organization to reach that joint vision.
Besides this, you:
• Actively contribute to the development, assessment, and realization of the Enterprise Architecture and the Enterprise Architecture Governance
• Establish principles, governance and guidance for maturing our enabling capability, with focus on standardization and modularization
• Develop and implement the enterprise-wide enabling architecture and framework, aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop the roadmap, and outline how this target architecture is realized
• Design and implement scalable and integrated solutions across various enabling functions
• Set expectations for quality, consistency, and delivery, ensuring that those standards are met and improved over time
• Monitor implementation of key enabling related projects like ERP implementation, and ensuring proper escalation and reporting to senior management stakeholders
• Proactively identify, analyse, review, and evaluate ideas, projects, and opportunities on enabling topics.
Your profile and background
Culture
The energy transition is a challenge that requires new ideas, new technologies and new behaviours that build on the strong foundations we have laid. It requires us to do things differently and to learn from each other because we know that we do not have all the answers ourselves. Therefore, the BT Architect for Enabling
•Takes ownership of the enabling domain, the process and products,
•Shows courage and stands for his/her vision, gets people on board by steering from their beliefs,
•Actively connects with all stakeholders, he/she collaborates with business, external suppliers, IT architects, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a shared architectural vision.
Your background and profile
• 10+ years of experience in a similar function, preferably you have done this before. Having business (TSO/Utilities/Infra asset) understanding is a big plus.
• Strong experience in leadership roles, focusing on architectural solutions for strategic importance. You negotiate support for difficult decisions, anticipate problems, and ensure that credibility and trust are uncompromised.
• Strong experience with industry standards and best practices in enabling systems like ERP/SAP
• In depth knowledge on ERP/SAP, ECM platforms, automation frameworks, IT infrastructure, asset management, SCADA systems and OT
• Ability to motivate stakeholders to fit Enabling architecture into the company’s strategy. You do this by inspiration rather than through direct authority
• Capable to functionally guide the IT Architects in the domain
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF and ArchiMate are preferred
• Good communication and presentation skills in English. Fluent in German and/or Dutch is an advantage
Our recruiting process
Our offer
This will be our challenge
BTO will drive security of supply, energy transition, organizational and financial health through digital, data and analytics. BTO will secure solid foundations through seamless end-user services (UX), industry-leading cybersecurity setup and resilient data centers and cloud infrastructure. BTO will have consistent business/BTO alignment, strategic partnerships with vendors and clear standards on architecture, vendor & portfolio management and security. BTO will unlock value of data and digital by building all the necessary enablers (incl. data platform, data governance processes, capabilities) and embedding innovation initiatives into business roadmaps.
Additional information
- As of 1st of October or November
- The weekly working time is 36-40 hours
- The position is unlimited
TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.
TenneT is an equal opportunity employer for ALL and is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for recruitment, promotion and employment regardless of their ethnic origin, skin colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual identity, marital/family status.
Lighting the way ahead together
We are family friendly and flexible
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