Key Skills

Job Description

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Enterprise Architect at our location Arnhem who will contribute to this and that might be you? Your profile and background You have at least 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or a comparable strategic architecture role within large, complex organisations. You have a strong consultancy, advisory or leadership background and can position architecture in a strategic business context. You have proven experience advising senior stakeholders, navigating competing interests and building alignment on difficult topics. You have experience developing technology strategies, target architectures and transformation roadmaps. You bring substantial knowledge of large-scale datacenter and hosting environments, ideally including transformation, modernisation, sourcing, migration, private cloud or infrastructure technologies. You communicate and present excellently in English, operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments, and influence others without relying on formal authority. Fluency in Dutch is an advantage. Your contribution to TenneT As Enterprise Architect (all genders), you translate TenneT’s strategy into coherent architecture direction, target architectures and roadmaps. In close collaboration with senior stakeholders and fellow architects, you guide strategic decisions and help TenneT develop its complex technology landscape in a pragmatic, sustainable and resilient way. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on enterprise architecture and strategic technology decisions. Develop and maintain target architectures and transformation roadmaps. Provide architectural direction for large-scale datacenter and hosting environments. Connect business, technology and operational perspectives across domains. Build alignment around complex choices and support the organisation in moving towards agreed target states. Our recruiting process Our offer Flexibility We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career. Details Payment & more Attractive Remuneration And Social Benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme. Details Wellness Balance & Personal Growth Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club. Details Technology & Innovation Modern working environment Modern IT-tools Ergonomic workstations Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration Details This will be our challenge Digital & Technology Transformation (DTT) is TenneT’s digital backbone. The division makes smart use of data, technology, and AI to optimise grid utilisation and strengthen decision-making. DTT delivers integrated and secure digital, technology, and data services that contribute to efficiency, innovation, safety, and compliance. The division supports business processes and workplaces with IT, develops data and integration platforms, and manages our infrastructure and cybersecurity. In this way, DTT accelerates TenneT’s transformation into a digital TSO. Additional information TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you will have the opportunity to develop your talents and work in an environment where your personal and professional growth is a priority. We encourage initiative and provide the freedom to bring forward new ideas. We Offer You A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on a 40-hour workweek. A salary in Scale 18 ranging up to €11.156,- gross per month, including 8% holiday allowance, excluding a year-end bonus. A solid pension plan through ABP, with TenneT covering 70% of your pension contribution. 30 vacation days per year. All employment conditions stated above apply to a full-time position unless otherwise specified. Do you have questions about the recruitment process? Please contact Rutger Prins via [email protected]. If you have questions about the position, please feel free to reach out. Applications can only be submitted via the online application form. Unfortunately, applications sent by email, including CVs, cannot be processed. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated and will therefore not be considered. Salary 4816 € - 11156 € Diversity At TenneT, we strive to make our recruitment process as efficient and fair as possible. To support this, we use AI technology as a tool. Our AI solution helps us match applicants based on relevant job titles and skills. It is important to note that no fully automated decisions are ever made; every application is ultimately reviewed by a human recruiter. Our AI does not take personal data such as gender, age, ethnicity, or religion into account, ensuring that applicants are not disadvantaged or discriminated against based on these factors. If you have any questions or objections regarding the use of AI in our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. _______ TenneT keeps the Netherlands powered. We transport electricity 24/7 across the high-voltage grid, connect customers, and enable the energy transition by expanding the grid and using it more intelligently. Together with our partners, we work towards a reliable, affordable and resilient energy system. This is how we connect the Netherlands to a sustainable future. Connecting everyone to a brighter energy future.

Core Responsibilities

Translate TenneT’s strategy into architecture direction, target architectures, and transformation roadmaps, advising senior leaders on strategic technology decisions. Guide architecture for large-scale data center and hosting environments, connect business, technology, and operational perspectives, and build alignment on complex choices.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of enterprise architecture or comparable strategic architecture experience in large, complex organizations, along with a strong consulting, advisory, or leadership background. Candidates should have experience advising senior stakeholders, developing technology strategies and transformation roadmaps, and substantial knowledge of large-scale data center and hosting environments; excellent English communication is required, while Dutch fluency is an advantage.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Home Office Options
• Support Services
• Annual Bonus
• Pension Plan
• 30 Vacation Days
• Sports Allowance
• Wellness Program
• Modern IT Tools
• Ergonomic Workstations
• Well-Equipped Conference Rooms
• Permanent Contract