KPMGI Senior Manager - Enterprise Architect – Application & Technology Domains

The core services provided by Global Digital are more crucial than ever to our future, as we enable KPMG’s digital transformation, provide trusted technology services, ensure security across the network and accelerate our Collective Strategy.

Our ways of working are based on the principles of customer-centricity, communities of expertise, an optimized delivery model, flexibility, a culture of empowerment, and fulfilling careers.

We are organized under five new ‘domains’: Technology Portfolio Delivery, Global Enterprise Technology, Technology Strategy & Blueprint, Global Information Security Group and Business Operations.

This is an exciting time for us as we continue to drive technology excellence at the heart of Collective Strategy v3.0, and our Global Digital colleagues all play a pivotal role in making this a success.

As Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for establishing the Application and Technology domains within the EA team, developing appropriate architecture, ensuring alignment with relevant initiatives in the Business and Data domains (i.e. the Integrated Value Chain program), and establishing appropriate metrics
You will manage/oversee architecture governance within your domain(s).
You will contribute to driving strategic alignment between KPMG International’s business and technology, enabling architecture-driven transformation

You will act as a single point of contact for EA initiatives in your domains (both within KPMG International and within the wider KPMG organization), integrating decentralized efforts into a coherent architectural landscape, supporting federated governance, distributed decision-making, and continuous improvement.

You will own and evolve Technology Blueprint, which is a cornerstone for KPMG’s enterprise-wide technology strategy and governance approach. For this you will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure the Blueprint supports enterprise objectives.

As part of your remit, you will actively engage in horizon scanning to identify and assess emerging technologies and trends within the Technology and Application domains, ensuring KPMG International remains at the forefront of innovation and strategic opportunity.

Being a member of a small team, you will contribute to building out and maturing the EA function within KPMG International and the wider KPMG organization, helping to establish best practices, frameworks, and a collaborative team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior business and technology leadership across the organization, strengthening our EA capabilities. You’ll be part of a global team, based in The Netherlands, yet collaborating across (primarily US east coast, UK and India) time zones.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field (enterprise architecture, computer science, information systems, or engineering)
• 8+ years experience  in enterprise architecture and IT in general Proficiency in architecture modelling, capability-based planning, and technical standards
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps.
• Working knowledge of software development practices (programming, software-development lifecycle, etc.)
• Solid understanding (certification preferred) in cloud computing and cloud-native architectures (Azure, GCP, AWS, M365).
• A practical understanding of the relevant regulatory landscape (GDPR, ISO27001, ISO42001, financial regulations, etc.).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and consulting skills.
• Used to working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, DevOps, etc.).
• Fluent (certification preferred) in use of TOGAF, ArchiMate.
• Experience with EA tooling (OrbusInfinity, LeanIX, BizzDesign, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones, strong knowledge of security, authentication (OAuth, OpenID Connect), and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Proven track record and experience as a senior enterprise architect in large enterprises, with the appropriate seniority, business knowledge and technology experience.
• Proven experience in EA’s Application and Technology domains.
• Track record of engaging business stakeholders and driving strategic alignment.
• Knowledge of delivering outcomes in large, complex, and federated organizations with multiple hierarchies and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with federated governance, standards, and compliance processes.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract

• Gross salary between € 6,120 and € 8,850 per month depending on your work experience, variable performance based reward, a fixed expense allowance and a  fixed working from home allowance per working day.
• Pension accrual without a compulsory personal contribution.
• 30 vacation days (on a full-time basis) and the option to buy more days or sell your vacation days.
• At KPMG we work hybrid, so you can work from home or at the office.
• A completely furnished home office.
• A lease car or a mobility budget. 
• A laptop and iPhone.
• Choice to pick from different courses which contribute to your own personal and professional development.
• Diversity networks in the areas of pride, gender, ability, cultural diversity, and generations that regularly organize various activities to celebrate differences!
• Focus on well-being! There is a gym at the Amstelveen office or you can get a discount for a gym near your house and you get access to different health and/or vitality programs.
• ‘Together’ is one of our core values. So you can count on different social activities, like team events, drinks with colleagues and events with all your KPMG colleagues.