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IT Architect
About TenneT:
Europe's energy transition is among the greatest challenges of our time. Its goal: To make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 at the latest. The Netherlands and Germany have therefore set themselves ambitious goals to expand offshore wind energy: as early as 2030, Germany and the Netherlands want to reach a capacity of 30 and 22.2 Gigawatts, respectively. Energy from offshore wind farms in the European powerhouse North Sea will play in this a crucial role. TenneT guarantees that this energy will reach the mainland - and in the most environmentally friendly way possible. That is why we have developed the 2GW program with a unique transnational approach. And thus increase the pace and efficiency of the energy transition.
Unit Business Technology (BTO):
BTO will drive security of supply, energy transition, organizational and financial health through digital, data and analytics. BTO will secure solid foundations through seamless end-user services (UX), industry-leading cybersecurity setup and resilient data centers and cloud infrastructure. BTO will have consistent business/BTO alignment, strategic partnerships with vendors and clear standards on architecture, vendor & portfolio management and security. BTO will unlock value of data and digital by building all the necessary enablers (incl. data platform, data governance processes, capabilities) and embedding innovation initiatives into business roadmaps.
What You'll Do:
• Architect scalable, high-performing, and cost-effective IT solution chains, new ones and optimizing existing ones, to meet evolving business needs;
• Collaborate closely with business teams, Enterprise Architecture, and multiple technology delivery and operational teams;
• Drive innovation to accelerate grid development, maximize efficiency, and enhance customer experience;
• Ensure modular, maintainable and cost efficient IT landscapes that align with long-term business goals, including shape and refine the existing application landscape, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards;
• Engage with platform teams, centre’s of excellence, and key functional departments like Operations, Data & Digital, HR, Procurement, and Business Guidance;
• Foster a culture of End-to-End thinking, open dialogue, and continuous learning within teams;
• Support and embody TenneT’s core values—Ownership, Courage, and Connection—through leadership and coaching.
Your profile and background:
• Experienced Architect – 7+ years in a Tech Lead, or Architect role, bridging business and technology. Preferably also experience in (operational/tactical) asset management capabilities, so not all context is new;
• Tech-Savvy – Strong grasp of cloud-based solutions, digital twins, document management, asset management capabilities. You also know your way beyond the (gen)AI buzzwords and know how to scale up POC’s on (gen) AI into MVP’s and later on full scale solutions, where the actual AI work will be done by AI teams, but you are the chain orchestrator from a technical E2E perspective;
• Security & Risk Aware – Knowledgeable in information security and risk management, also able to define the correct measures in IT chains, based on a risk based approach;
• Modernization Expert – Skilled in simplifying and decoupling legacy systems for a scalable, future-ready IT landscape;
• Collaborative Mindset – Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and outsourced service providers;
• Big-Picture Thinker – Decisions align with enterprise goals and long-term architectural vision;
• Effective Communicator & story teller– Able to translate complex architectures into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. You know that technology supports business and are able to explain that to all people involved;
• Culture Champion & Team Player – Believes in transparency, collaboration, care and a non-hierarchical approach;
• Language & Education – Fluent in English and Dutch; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required (TOGAF certification is a bonus).
Good to know:
• Candidate will work at the department ''Operate the assets''. The department is dedicated to GFN onshore and offshore. It's a customer-facing IT department; in fact the ''face'' of IT towards the business for non critical IT services, whereby services are generally purchased and not developed inhouse. The team consists of 7 colleagues;
• The business analyst needs to clarify the question / need (what is the problem, understanding a possible solution, product discovery, etc.) from the business (on multiple levels within TenneT), wherebt the IT team has to design it. The IT Architect is responsible for the technical side of the question (with the focus on the end-to-end IT chain). The IT Architect must oversee the entire chain and bring together multiple architects within the chain. AI is relatively new in the IT landscape. AI is within TenneT really in the start-up phase, good to take into account in terms of person type;
• TenneT finds it important that the candidate can explain the importance of the work towards the business. The business is so fragmented, everyone wants a specific solution. Point where architects come in: looking through the funnel: clustering proof-of-concepts that set up the entire AI chain + being able to experimentally implement the cycle within TenneT;
• Experience with the energy or construction sector is an advantage. TenneT is open for candidates with experience within another sector. AI knowledge is crucial. Candidates is going to work in a cloud-based environment, whereby cloud knowledge is important. Ability to involve all stakeholders (IT and business) and translate and tailor the approach to the target group. Someone who can support their colleagues in teams with architectural work methods.
Conditions:
• At entry, TenneT performs a Pre-Employment Screening;
• Duty station for this position is Arnhem (2 days a week; Monday and Wednesday), other days hybrid. If necessary, the candidate may be asked to be present more often in Arnhem;
• TenneT prefers a candidate who is available 40 hours per week. Availability of 36 hours per week is a minimum;
• For this position the candidate will have two interviews.
Additional information:
• Suppliers must be aware of the laws and regulations regarding employment conditions and Tennet’s Collective Labour Agreement. This assignment is placed in scale 8;
• We would like to receive the personal motivation of the candidate and CV in Dutch or English.
Screening:
• Pre-employment screening: If the candidate is selected to start, a pre-employment screening will be executed. We will send you the required documents to be filled in and returned as soon as possible. Your candidate is only allowed to start after the pre-employment screening has been completed successfully. The VOG Application is part of the screening. The VOG must be received before the candidate could start;
• All submitted candidates must be in possession of a valid Passport or ID card, which must be taken along to the interview and at the start of the assignment.
Availability:
• Important, the candidate has to be available throughout the entire duration of the assignment;
• By submitting a candidate, you are agreeing to the terms of this specific client. If you are not familiar with these terms, you can ask our recruiters for a copy.