Skills

Communication Coaching Architecture Enterprise Architecture Organization Project Management BPM

Job Specifications

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to take end-to-end ownership of the functional and technical architecture within a key business domain. You design clear, scalable domain architectures and translate complex business concepts into structured models, services and solution options that guide digital change across the organisation. Lead the functional and technical architecture for a strategic domain within a large federal organization managing complex pension services. Bridge business and IT, coach fellow architects, and shape digital transformation across one of Belgium's critical public services.

What You'll Do

Own functional and technical architecture for one of seven tactical domains
Define business services and translate complex requirements into clear architectural solutions
Work closely with business stakeholders and domain application architects
Prepare strategic change initiatives and design high-level tactical transformations
Define functional scoping for projects and product teams
Coach and mentor other architects on ArchiMate, best practices, and stakeholder communication
Implement shared vocabulary between business and IT stakeholders
Partner with Domain Portfolio Manager to embed architecture into governance
Navigate complex pension regulations and structure solutions for stakeholders
Actively participate in the Solution Architect Community

What are we looking for?

Expert-level ArchiMate knowledge and enterprise architecture experience
Proven experience in organizations with 2,000+ employees
Concrete experience within Belgian federal government services
Track record coaching and guiding other solution/business architects
Expert-level BPM and process optimization capabilities
Strong project management skills (scope, budget, time)
Native Dutch fluency + active working knowledge of French and English
Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
Ability to distinguish strategic priorities from tactical details
Team player comfortable with ambiguity and complexity

What do we offer?

To Apply: Include a 5-line statement in your CV on how you see yourself functioning as a Solution Architect.

Location:Tour du Midi, Brussels

? Hybrid: 2 days onsite required

About the Company

Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond. Experts in Engineering, Life Sciences and IT Our Engineering team helps organizations in the (petro)chemical, civil engineering, industrial production, energy and transport businesses with the design, supervision, support and execution of long-term projects. We are particularly active in the fields o... Know more