• Function title: Lead Enterprise Architect
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-AD/752
• Location: Brussels
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD9-AD11 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Senior Technical/Administrative Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: NMD/TEC/IAS – Architecture Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 22/02/2024
• Competition closing date: 21/03/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, the “Architecture” unit designs the IT Solution Strategies and Architecture principles. The service addresses areas such as IT policy, Enterprise Architecture, software and application architecture, data and infrastructure architecture at corporate level.

The Lead Enterprise Architect advises senior management on the enterprise architecture strategy and plays a vital role in achieving NM’s digital transformation. S/he defines, develops and maintains the enterprise architecture, and maps the enterprise architecture to the core EUROCONTROL aviation processes and underlying application, data and infrastructure architectures.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Develop, implement and execute processes for the definition, maintenance and conformance management of the Enterprise Architecture.
• Update and oversee the key Enterprise Architecture deliverables.
• Set up and maintain contacts with business units to understand business activities, drivers and requirements; consider solution strategies and alternatives for possible implementation and establish appropriate information system programs.
• Provide architectural leadership in the resolution of inter-program and inter-project issues and advice management, business areas, etc., in particular on business and information integration strategies.
• Create awareness, promote and communicate the Enterprise Architecture within the “Technology” division and other business units.
• Lead and coordinate all Enterprise Architecture activities with the business, IT architects, IT experts, etc.
• Develop and coordinate Architecture roadmaps and plans.
• Continuously research and assess new analysis approaches for potential use, and provide recommendations and subject matter expertise regarding trends, technology, tools and services.
• Check compliance within the Enterprise Architecture and reinforce adherence to standards, policies, procedures, etc.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology) or completed university degree of 3 years in a relevant domain plus 1 year of relevant working experience.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Enterprise Architect credentials such as TOGAF, Open CA, ArchiMate, etc. would be advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant enterprise architecture experience to perform the advertised tasks.
• Experience in using Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
• Experience in developing methods and techniques for modelling technologies.
• Experience in mapping business strategy to information strategy.
• Relevant experience acquired in the aviation or air transport industry would be considered an advantage.
• Communication: You adapt your communication to different situations and audiences.
• Analytical skills: You apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Strategic focus: You know how to align action with strategy.
• Problem Solving: You anticipate and solve business issues.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.-
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at C1/C2. The selected candidate will have to acquire at least a basic knowledge of French at level A1/A2 before the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.