Head of Enterprise Architecture

Head of Enterprise Architecture

This role is located at Enza Zaden, a company focused on innovation and sustainable business value through digital transformation and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement an enterprise architecture strategy aligned with I&D and overall company strategy.
• Ensure all IT and digital transformation projects contribute to the future‑state architecture, maintaining reference architectures, principles, and roadmaps.
• Lead the implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture processes and capabilities.
• Lead the architecture board to evaluate solution designs and enforce architectural standards.
• Manage, develop, motivate, and coach a team of Information Architects and business/Digitalization colleagues in architecture practices.
• Stay current on architecture trends, sharing insights within the team and representing Enza Zaden on external platforms.
• Report to the Vice President of Information & Digitalization and be part of the I&D Management team.
• Lead a team of 4–5 direct reports and collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent university education.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in leading IT architecture.
• Broad knowledge of architecture practices and information analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative, engaging, and change‑leadership abilities.
• Experience leading teams and coaching colleagues across levels.
• Preferred certifications: TOGAF, ArchiMate.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Access to wellbeing programs and healthy food options.
• 25 paid vacation days (option to buy extra days equivalent to two times weekly hours).
• 1 paid vitality day for all, with additional days as age increases.
• Contribution for overnight stays if living further from Enza Zaden.
• Company laptop and smartphone.
• Active partnership in professional development (personal growth).
• Tailor‑made leadership development programs and global e‑learning platform.
• Employer‑sponsored retirement benefits.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics. This position cannot be filled on an interim basis.