Senior Manager IT Advisory - Enterprise Architecture

Within our IT Advisory practice our primary goal is to help our clients unlock the full potential of our clients IT resources. We work closely with CIOs CTOs and IT managers providing strategic tactical and operational guidance to optimize their technology landscape. Our projects encompass various areas including IT Strategy IT Governance IT Target Operating Models IT Operations IT Transformation Enterprise Architecture Data Strategy and Data Governance.

Valcon fosters an informal and inclusive culture with a flat hierarchy. We believe in collaboration across various business areas and managerial levels promoting a cohesive and supportive working environment. Youll be part of a team where learning from one another and shared success are integral to our collective achievements.

Tasks

Within the Enterprise Architecture team you will help clients with topics such as analyzing the current state of IT landscapes defining the future state and creating road maps guiding Cloud Transformations and setting up an architecture office with functions and governance.

We believe that architecture is a means to reach broader business objectives including sustainable organizational success. We start with a good understanding of business processes and the underlying business needs. A pragmatic approach to architecture is key: being able to identify quick wins and show value early in parallel with longterm sustainability.

Among your responsibilities will be to:

• Lead projects focused on: Defining a domain or enterprise architecture target state and roadmaps; Understanding and optimizing legacy landscapes; Defining Cloud Transformation strategies and supporting Cloud migrations; and Setting up an Architecture function & governance
• Manage these projects including daily client engagement project planning and execution while ensuring timely delivery of highquality deliverables.
• You are able to shape prepare and lead workshops with clients.
• Prepare factbased reports with a compelling storyline including boardlevel reporting.
• Manage and daily coaching (senior) consultants providing guidance support and feedback on their work and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships acting as a trusted advisor and addressing their concerns or challenges.
• Stay updated with relevant emerging technologies industry trends best practices industry standards regulations and advancements in IT advisory sharing knowledge and insights with the team and clients.

Requirements

• A completed Masters degree
• At least six years of relevant working experience in consulting and domain/enterprise architecture or similar roles
• Indepth understanding of industry standards best practices and emerging trends in domain or enterprise architecture
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and mentor project teams effectively
• Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to analyse complex situations and recommend effective solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills capable of conveying technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
• Proven ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Expert view (e.g. thought leadership) on architecture topics and/or tooling and relevant certifications such as TOGAF are a pre
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Located in the Netherlands

Benefits

• Personal development: a tailormade growth path with training courses certification and mentoring by experienced colleagues.
• An innovative work environment: collaborate with a team of experts pushing boundaries in data technology and consulting.
• Immediate impact and responsibility: youll make a difference for our clients from day one and are entrusted with responsibilities that challenge you to bring the best out of yourself.
• Inspiring work culture: a supportive flexible and nononsense environment that fosters your growth and fully allows you to be yourself.

Additionally we offer:

• Competitive employment benefits including bonuses and expense allowance.
• A company car or mobility budget.
• A workplace that prioritizes and respects your worklife balance (for example by offering you the option of taking a sabbatical or expand the amount of holidays per year).
• An affordable sports membership that allows you to participate in 50 different sports offered by over 10000 partners.
• A vibrant community that organizes both professional and social events.

Has the above sparked your interest and are you ready to join our innovative and impactful environment And do our core values Together Joy Curious Can do and Integrity resonate with you

Our recruitment team would be happy to hear from you! Please apply directly or get in touch with our recruitment team to schedule a coffee meeting at our office first.