Enterprise Architect

As an Enterprise Architect you are responsible for defining and implementing the Enterprise Architecture Domain for the Ewals Group which contributes to the implementation of the strategy of Ewals Cargo Care. You will pro-actively advice and challenge the organization on projects and prioritization of projects.. Moreover, you are responsible for the quality of the modelling of the Target Architecture and the Current Architecture. You will guide and steer the organization in Enterprise architecture but also in Solution architecture and will define and implement architecture principles. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the strategy in the most optimal way and to make the organization future proof.

If you sign your first employment contract before 1st of September 2024 we will give you a starting bonus of € 1.000,00 gross

As our new Enterprise Architect you are responsible for drawing up frameworks and guidelines for the architecture within the organization. You connect the goals and strategy of business functions and processes with the application landscape and underlying technology and data. You will work close together with stakeholders in the business operation and IT.

Some of your key responsibilities are the following:

• Chair the Architectural Design committee (ADC) with the different domain architects
  
• Develop the enterprise architecture to ensure the realization of the strategic roadmap of the organization;
  
• Take part in the Project Portfolio Board and discuss the projects in the ADC;
  
• Coordinate all Enterprise Architecture activities throughout the Ewals Group;
  
• Accountable for all Enterprise Architecture Modelling by challenging all contributors and performance quality checks;
  
• Drive and implement continuous improvement within the enterprise architecture domain.
  

What we're looking for in our new colleague:

• Master degree in Informatics, Engineering or ICT;
  
• Solid experience, preferably in an international and logistic environment;
  
• You're able to communicate and easily align with different stakeholders and levels in the organization
  
• You have a holistic view, pragmatic approach and strategic mindset
  
• Good knowledge of the English language, Dutch is a plus;
  
• In depth knowledge and experience with the TOGAF framework and specifically Archi.
  
• Knowledge of different architecture concepts, specific knowledge wrt application integration and data integration is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of trends and innovation within IT.
  

In this role, we offer flexible working conditions and hybrid working with at least 2 days in the office. Preferably 40 hours per week, 36 is optional. You will receive a market-competitive salary. We offer 28 vacation days with the option to purchase an additional 10 days. We have a pension scheme that is paid almost entirely by Ewals Cargo Care.

We think it's important that you get the best out of yourself, but that we also get the best out of each other. Together with the Ewals Academy, we can offer you the opportunity to follow training courses financed by Ewals Cargo Care and you can grow in different layers of the organization. Your professional development is in your own hands at Ewals Cargo Care.

Ewals Cargo Care considers your health very important and allows you to sign up for a preventive medical examination, health checks and fitness scheme with tax benefits as well. On top of that, we make fresh fruit available daily in all our departments.

In addition, you will receive interesting additions to your terms of employment and our staff association regularly organizes fun outings for all colleagues.

Ewals Cargo Care now employs approximately 2,550 employees from 31 locations in 14 countries throughout Europe. The head office is located near Venlo, right next to the A73. You will be working in a solid family business that has been around for more than 100 years and where the lines of communication are short.

ECC has grown into a strong international player. Our customers are offered a broad spectrum of logistics products ranging from full loads, partial and project loads and Control Tower set-ups. Particular, but by no means exclusively, for the transport of full loads, we are known for our European multimodal network, which includes around 4,300 Mega XL(S) trailers. In addition, we can rely on a solid network of partners. ECC is also constantly working on improving work processes and we also invest in the development of our employees.

Our values are:

We care, connect, move

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Care

: We believe in a better and meaningful supply chain for everyone.

Connect

: We build smart and sustainable communities together.

Move

: We provide reliable solutions to transport your cargo.

Interested in this position? Then it's time we met you You can apply via the orange button: "Apply now".

Do you have any questions about the position? Feel free to reach out to Hessel van der Valk, TA Specialist. He can be reached via

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