Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect A leading European provider of services to rail operators, manufacturers, and local authorities, Akiem offers its 100 customers in 22 European countries a fleet of over 760 locomotives and 42 passenger vehicles, as well as solutions covering the entire rolling stock value chain. Akiem runs a comprehensive, certified Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) industrial ecosystem built around a pan-European network of workshops and extensive inventories of spare parts for the maintenance of the rolling stock supplied to its customers. Key responsabilities Enterprise Architecture Strategy Define and drive the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap aligned with business priorities Design target architectures (applications, data, integrations, infrastructure) Ensure alignment between business transformation and technology foundations Support key decisions on platforms, integrations and scalability Architecture Governance & Design Authority Set up and animate Architecture Review Board / Design Authority Define principles, standards and validation processes Review solution designs and ensure compliance with architecture guidelines Identify risks (technical debt, scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity) Business & Transformation Partnership Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions Support strategic transformation and digital initiatives Contribute to roadmap sequencing and transition planning Integration & Data Architecture Contribute to integration strategy and API governance Ensure alignment with data governance objectives Structure application and data flows across the organization Support cloud and hybrid architecture discussions Technology Risk & Governance Contribute to IT governance and risk management Support architecture documentation and audit readiness Participate in cybersecurity-by-design and resilience discussions Support vendor governance from a technology coherence perspective Profile Experience 10+ years in IT architecture (Enterprise / Solution Architect) Experience in complex, transformation-driven environments Industrial/international context is a plus Skills Enterprise architecture & integration Governance, standards & lifecycle management Cloud / hybrid environments + Knowledge TOGAF, COBIT, data & cybersecurity Soft Skills Strategic, pragmatic, structured Clear communicator, able to simplify complexity Influential and business-oriented Education Master’s degree (IT / Engineering) TOGAF is a plus Why join us? • Opportunity to shape the future architecture foundations of a growing international company • High visibility role at the center of strategic transformation initiatives • Combination of industrial operations, digital transformation and technology modernization challenges • Direct interaction with executive leadership and cross-functional teams • Entrepreneurial and international environment with strong transformation ambitions Does this description resonate with you? This role, in a particularly stimulating environment, could be the perfect fit for you! Don’t hesitate—join a motivated and dynamic team within an inspiring group that truly values strong, human relationships :) Talent Pool Notice: Even if this position does not perfectly match your profile, we would be delighted to include you in our Talent Pool and contact you regarding future opportunities. Département Corporate Functions Role IT Locations Saint-Ouen, France Remote status Hybrid Employment type Contract About AKIEM A European provider of services to railway operators, manufacturers, and local authorities, Akiem offers its more than 90 clients in 22 European countries a fleet of 760 locomotives and 42 passenger vehicles, as well as solutions covering the entire value chain of rolling stock: Locomotive rental Maintenance and services Passenger train rental The majority of its more than 450 employees are based in France, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Italy, Hungary, and the United Kingdom. Akiem manages a complete and certified industrial ecosystem as an Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM), built around a pan-European network of workshops and large stocks of spare parts for the maintenance of rolling stock provided to its clients.