Head of Enterprise Architecture ( HFN )

1. General Mission 

The Head of Architecture leads the implementation of enterprise architecture within the Information System. This role manages a team of enterprise solution and data architects and acts as a catalyst between technology strategy business challenges and the operational reality of product delivery. 

The Head of Architecture is responsible for defining and executing the teams roadmap overseeing architecture governance and deploying key standards and tools (system cartography solution design templates tech radar process and data repositories). This includes structuring technology governance (standards arbitrations tech radar) and ensuring that technology choices align with business needs product priorities and scalability and resilience requirements. 

2. Key Responsibilities 

2.1. Roadmap Definition and Execution 

• Develop a strategic roadmap for architecture initiatives (landscape solution design business process mapping tech standards etc.). 

• Prioritize initiatives based on ongoing transformations and business domain needs. 

• Organize follow-up reporting and KPIs related to roadmap delivery. 

2.2. Team Leadership and Development 

• Manage grow and unite a team of architects acting as domain referents. 

• Support the development of enterprise architect posture beyond pure technical scope aligned with business strategy. 

• Guide architects in design methods cartography and cross-functional facilitation. 

2.3. Technology Governance and Standards 

• Lead technology governance: maintain a living tech radar coordinate technology arbitrations define adoption criteria. 

• Structure technical standards (solution design templates documentation norms design best practices). 

• Ensure adoption and integration of these standards into product teams practices. 

2.4. Architecture Practice Animation 

• Organize team rituals (design reviews knowledge sharing transversal alignment). 

• Coordinate interactions with transverse functions (security platform data QA). 

• Promote a unified vision of architecture and design tools across the organization. 

2.5. Communication and Influence 

• Represent the architecture team in governance and transformation steering committees. 

• Advocate for enterprise architecture toward tech and business stakeholders. 

• Promote architecture as a key enabler for informed decisions simplification and risk mitigation. 

Qualifications :

Technical Expertise 

• Ability to structure and implement a pragmatic enterprise and solution architecture practice covering system cartography urbanization and data governance while leveraging insights from various frameworks (CSVLOD TOGAF Zachman etc.) without strict dependency. 

• Proficiency in modeling tools and techniques (C4 UML Archimate) to effectively document architectures across all levels (context containers components flows etc.); knowledge of design patterns and modern architecture styles (API microservices EDA etc.). 

• Experience in technology stack governance (tech radar standardization rationalization). 

Soft Skills 

• Strong leadership coaching mindset and the ability to grow a team. 

• Capacity to structure and prioritize complex architectural roadmaps. 

• Proactive analytical mindset with strong diplomacy in transformation contexts. 

Informations supplémentaires :

SET THE TONE WITH US:

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  

At all stages of their careers Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. 

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. 

We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. 

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE who grow every day to develop their potential We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. 

ROCK THE JOB 

• Tailor-made training and coaching program 

• Remote working policy

• A wellness program Pauses with many activities and animations in-house

• Access to Eutelmed a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist

• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant

• Individual or family health insurance

• CSE benefits 

• A rooftop

• A gym with free classes

SING IN HARMONY 

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) wellbeing and the planet.

• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package Forfait mobilité durable > Reimbursement of up to 600 for public transport/low carbon footprint

• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age disability gender race religion and sexual orientation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time