Enterprise architect

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 sollicitatie@tennet.

eu. _______ 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.