Freelance Chief IT Architect - Digital Transformation

For a partner I am searching for 1-2 freelance Enterprise Architects to support a major customer in aligning business strategy with technology execution across a complex IT landscape. This assignment focuses on bridging strategic goals with business and IT capabilities, ensuring integration across key projects and programs in a dynamic enterprise environment.The consultant will play a central role in shaping application, data, and process architecture changes, with a strong emphasis on integration and enablement of digital transformation initiatives. Core systems in scope include SAP, Microsoft’s modern data platform, and Salesforce Service Cloud.ResponsibilitiesAlign enterprise architecture with strategic business goals, identifying capability gaps and defining transformation roadmapsIntegrate architecture efforts across multiple programs and projects in the portfolioLead the design and evolution of application, process, and data landscapes to support business transformationTranslate strategic requirements into actionable architectural changes (app, process, org, data)Define and govern enterprise integration patterns, API strategy, and data flow architectureSupport organizational change by aligning systems, data, and processes with target capabilitiesEnsure alignment across platforms including SAP, Microsoft Azure (Synapse, Data Factory, Fabric), and Salesforce Service CloudCollaborate with enterprise and solution architects, product teams, and technical leads to deliver scalable and compliant architectureProfileExperience in enterprise or solution architecture within large, complex organizationsDeep knowledge of enterprise integration and data architecture in heterogeneous environmentsHands-on experience with SAP, Microsoft Azure data stack, and Salesforce platformsStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutionsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience bridging business and ITFamiliarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA)Additional DetailsSENIORITY: SeniorSTART DATE: August DURATION: 6 Months EXTENSION: YesCONTRACT: FreelanceLOCATION: Brussels (surrounding areas)HOMEWORKING DAYS: 2HOURS PER WEEK: 40LANGUAGES: Fluent English, French and/or Dutch INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 stagesIf you are interested, please forward your updated resume to jay.kukoyi@vividresourcing.com to be considered.