Enterprise Architecture Specialist

Enterprise Architecture Specialist (Amersfoort OR Kuala Lumpur)

Within FrieslandCampina, the Enterprise Architecture Specialist is part of our Enterprise Architecture capability and as such responsible of aligning our technology strategy with business goals. This role can be based in Amersfoort NL OR Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Together with the Lead Enterprise Architect you are responsible for improving our architecture governance by implementing best practices and industry standards using LeanIX, e.g. in the area of application portfolio management. In addition, you play a key role in assessing new technologies or solutions to see whether they fit into our technology north star.

You will be supporting our 3-5yr strategy with innovation and business transformation towards future proof technology, as well as supporting the embedding of architecture into services and user adoption.

What we ask

We are looking for a candidate who brings a good combination of industry knowledge, technical expertise, and architectural insight and is willing to grow in the role. Specifically, we ask for:

• Industry Insight: A broad understanding of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Consumer Products, or Retail industries, along with familiarity with supporting technologies such as SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow and Microsoft.

• Technical Proficiency: A solid grasp of modern technologies including cloud computing, data management, AI/ML, system integration, and cybersecurity.

• Architectural Knowledge: Familiarity with established architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and SAFe.

• Tool Experience: Several years of hands-on experience in configuring and maintaining LeanIX is a pre.

• Architectural Versatility: A comprehensive understanding of the various layers of enterprise architecture—from business to technology—and the ability to apply them effectively with a fit-for-purpose mindset.

What we offer

FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the employment benefits:

• Salary between €4,350 and €5,900 per month, depending on knowledge and experience (full-time);
• Full-time workweek of 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 10% bonus, and a pension;
• Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home;
• 200 hours of annual leave, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance;
• Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters.
• A company laptop, and mobile phone are provided for seamless communication, whether working remotely or on the go.

Vacancy description

As an Enterprise Architect Specialist, you play an important role in advancing our Application Portfolio Management (APM) capabilities to the next level. Working closely with the Lead Enterprise Architect, you will help shape and maintain the Enterprise architecture landscape to ensure continuous alignment between business demand and technology support.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Architecture Governance: Maintain architecture artifacts within LeanIX, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate, and communicated with business & technology stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Architecture Support: Train users in using LeanIX for their purposes, including diagramming and reporting.
• Technology Enablement: Support the definition of IT roadmaps, including the embedding of new technologies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to shape long-term vision and roadmaps with the help of LeanIX content.
• External Benchmarking: Engage with industry peers and thought leaders to benchmark our architecture maturity and share our technology vision.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

As Enterprise Architecture Specialist you will be part of our global Office of the CIO reporting to the Head of the Office of the CIO, while functionally being accountable to the Lead Enterprise Architect. Further close collaboration is expected with our group of functional technology architects (domain, solution, data, integration, security, cloud, etc).

Contact

Dzsenifer.Koros@frieslandcampina.com