Enterprise Architect - deadline 05 03 2026

📋 Description

• • As an Enterprise Architect at Almaviva S.p.A., you will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the technological landscape for our critical projects within a large, multi-stakeholder environment, specifically supporting the European Commission. This is an opportunity to leverage your extensive IT expertise to influence strategic decisions, ensure the seamless integration of complex systems, and drive innovation across a vast and dynamic organization.
• • You will be instrumental in defining and maintaining the architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to best practices in IT Service Management, IT Infrastructure, DevSecOps, System Integration, Interoperability, Business Continuity, and Security. Your contributions will be crucial in navigating the complexities of large-scale IT transformations, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient solutions.
• • A core aspect of your role will involve developing and upholding architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps. This includes translating complex technical requirements into actionable architectural designs and ensuring that these designs are effectively communicated and implemented across various project teams and stakeholders.
• • You will be responsible for evaluating new technologies and methodologies, assessing their potential impact and suitability for the European Commission's IT ecosystem. This proactive approach will ensure that our technological infrastructure remains modern, scalable, and capable of meeting future demands.
• • Your expertise in IT Service Management, particularly with a strong understanding of the ITIL framework, will be vital in ensuring that services are delivered effectively and efficiently. You will contribute to defining service levels, monitoring performance, and identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• • You will actively participate in and facilitate structured technical discussions, bringing clarity and direction to complex architectural challenges. Your ability to operate autonomously while also contributing effectively in collaborative settings will be key to your success.
• • A significant part of your responsibility will involve the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical, architectural, and service-related documentation. This includes producing clear and concise documentation that caters to diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior management.
• • You will be adept at identifying and managing technological risks, dependencies, and critical success factors associated with large IT transformation initiatives. Your foresight and analytical skills will help mitigate potential issues and ensure project success.
• • Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical success factors (CSFs) will be an integral part of your role. You will be responsible for structured reporting on these metrics to various organizational levels, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• • Your strong communication skills will be essential in bridging the gap between technical intricacies and business needs. You will be expected to adapt technical information effectively for different audiences, ensuring understanding and buy-in.
• • You will contribute to the development and implementation of robust security and business continuity strategies, ensuring the resilience and integrity of the systems and data managed within DG TAXUD, which often contain personal and confidential information.
• • The role requires a proactive, service-oriented, and customer-focused approach, ensuring that architectural decisions support the delivery of high-quality IT services that meet the needs of the European Commission.
• • You will be a key player in fostering a DevSecOps culture, promoting collaboration between development, security, and operations teams to build secure and reliable software throughout the entire lifecycle.
• • Your ability to integrate seamlessly into an international, multicultural environment is paramount. You will work alongside diverse teams, contributing to a collaborative and productive atmosphere.
• • You will be expected to rapidly self-start and contribute effectively within team settings, demonstrating a high level of initiative and adaptability.
• • Participating in multilingual meetings and contributing to discussions in a multicultural setting will be a regular part of your work, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• • The nature of this role demands a high degree of discretion and integrity, given the sensitive and confidential data that the applications managed and maintained in DG TAXUD handle.
• • You will be a champion for architectural best practices, ensuring consistency and quality across all relevant projects and initiatives.
• • Your role will involve providing expert advice and guidance on architectural matters to project managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders, helping them to make informed decisions.
• • You will contribute to the overall IT strategy of the European Commission by ensuring that architectural decisions are aligned with long-term goals and technological advancements.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the technological future of a leading international institution, working on projects that have a broad reach and influence.