Lead Solution Architect

About the CompanyOur organization is a prominent player in the rapidly evolving mobility sector. We support customers throughout all their journeys and continuously develop innovative, efficient and future-proof solutions.In our modern work environment, we strongly focus on digitalization, cutting-edge technology and a human-centric approach. We are heavily investing in next-generation platforms and building a forward-looking IT architecture.About the RoleAs a Lead Solution Architect, you play a strategic and technical key role in the organization's digital transformation. You translate business needs into sustainable technological solutions and hold end-to-end responsibility for IT and AI architecture.Together with a team of IT architects and AI specialists, you shape a modern, scalable and resilient architecture. You report directly to the CTO/CIO/Director Digital and act as the chair of the Architecture Board, where you take the final decisions on solution designs.Your ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & TechnologyDevelop Enterprise & Solution Architecture: capability maps, target architecture and standardized building blocks.Build and maintain the architecture runway.Translate business requirements into scalable and future-proof solutions.Create and oversee the organization's technology roadmap.Evaluate and select key technology platforms (e.g., Azure, Salesforce, Dynamics 365).Data, AI & IntegrationDefine and implement the AI strategy, governance and monitoring.Set integration standards: API-first, event-driven design, API governance and iPaaS policies.Security & GovernanceWork closely with the CISO on security-by-design, threat modeling, secure patterns, Zero Trust and NIS2/GDPR compliance.Oversee governance processes: compliance reviews, tech debt management, lifecycle management and steering committee participation.LeadershipLead, coach and further develop the architecture team.Handle recruitment, talent development and performance management.Your ProfileAt least 8-10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in a lead or managerial architecture role.Strong technical and functional understanding; able to connect business context with IT solutions.Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365 and Salesforce.Familiarity with AI initiatives, data-driven architectures and integration patterns.Excellent stakeholder and executive communication skills (EN/FR/NL).Experience with project methods such as Scrum, PM² or Prince2 is a plus.Relevant certifications (TOGAF, Azure Architect Expert, SAFe, Scrum Master/PO) are considered an asset.