For a logistics customer in Antwerp, I am searching for a freelance Enterprise Architect to guide and embed architectural practices across its organization as part of a digital innovation initiative. This role is critical in shaping a scalable, cross-functional digital ecosystem for current and future platform offerings.

Responsibilities

• Establish and facilitate an operational Architecture Board (roles, cadence, “comply or explain” principle).
• Define and formalize architectural governance: principles, templates, and decision-making frameworks.
• Align siloed project teams around a shared architectural playbook and integration model.
• Coach internal teams through co-creation and hands-on delivery, fostering a culture of architectural thinking.

Profile

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture, with a proven track record in large, complex digital environments.
• 5+ years Expertise in architecture governance, operating models, and setting up architecture boards in at least 3 large organisations required.
• Strong understanding of platform ecosystems, microservices, and integration architectures.
• Experience with maturity assessments, capability modeling, and transformation roadmaps.
• Background in coaching teams and building architectural capabilities in growing organizations (change management)
• Proven experience with Coaching Technical IT Teams.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Modelling Techniques (Archimate, TOGAF, UML, Sparx)

Additional Details

SENIORITY: Experienced

START DATE: May/June

DURATION: 6 Months

EXTENSION: Yes

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: Antwerp

ONSITE POLICY: 1-2 days per week

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Fluent English and Dutch

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1-2 stages

If you are interested, please forward your updated resume to [email protected] to be considered.