Manager, Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation, IRIS2

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

IRIS2 is the new European Union secure satellite constellation. This project is the European Union's answer to the pressing challenges of tomorrow to provide secure connectivity services and enhanced communication capacities to the EU and its Member States. In addition, as well as to governmental users, private companies and European citizens while benefiting from ensuring high-speed internet broadband to cope with connectivity dead zones.

SES – together with other consortium partners and core members, was selected by the European Commission to build and to operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation.

The IRIS2 team enters next project phases, we seek and there is a strong need of support for all the activities around service provisioning and products that the system can offer in the future

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining, governing, and implementing the integrated digital ecosystem supporting programme execution across engineering, manufacturing, integration & validation, operations, and programme management activities.

The role ensures that enterprise tools, data flows, and digital capabilities support efficient programme execution and operational excellence throughout the lifecycle of complex aerospace, space, and telecommunications programmes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Enterprise Architecture Strategy

• Define Target Enterprise Architecture:
  • Develop and maintain the organisation's enterprise architecture roadmap.
  • Define the target digital ecosystem supporting programme execution.
  • Identify required business capabilities and supporting systems.
  • Establish architecture principles applicable across programmes and projects.
• Define Business Architecture:
  • Analyse business processes and operational needs.
  • Align digital solutions with programme management and engineering workflows.
  • Ensure consistency between organisational processes and supporting systems.
• Architectural Governance:
  • Establish architecture governance processes.
  • Support strategic decisions regarding tools, systems, and digital solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with organisational architecture standards.

2. Digital Transformation Leadership

• Digitalisation Roadmap:
  • Develop and maintain the enterprise digital transformation roadmap.
  • Prioritise implementation initiatives.
  • Coordinate system evolution and capability development.
• Process Transformation:
  • Lead process harmonisation and digitalisation initiatives.
  • Simplify and optimise business processes through technology adoption.
  • Promote standardisation across programmes and projects.
• Change Adoption:
  • Drive organisational adoption of new tools and capabilities.
  • Support stakeholder engagement and change management activities.
  • Ensure successful implementation of digital transformation initiatives.

3. Engineering & Product Lifecycle Architecture

• Engineering Ecosystem Definition:
  • Define integration and interaction between:
    • Requirements Management platforms
    • ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
    • MBSE tools
    • Systems Engineering environments
    • Verification & Validation environments
• Product Lifecycle Management:
  • Define architecture and governance supporting:
    • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
    • Product Breakdown Structures (PBS)
    • Configuration Management
    • Product data management
    • Digital thread implementation
• Digital Engineering Governance:
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Digital engineering methodologies
  • Engineering data governance

4. Programme Management Systems Architecture

• Define integration of PMO Tool Ecoystem
  • Planning and scheduling tools
  • Risk management tools
  • Change management systems
  • Cost management environments
  • Reporting and dashboarding platforms
• Ensure alignment within the Programme Controls Integration
• Develop information structures supporting the Information Architecture Management:
• Manage the Enterprise Data & Information Architecture by designing information exchanges across the different divisions of the organization
• Define master data ownership and governance principles

5. Tools Selection & Implementation Oversight

• Support the Enterprise Tool Strategy with evaluation and selection of:
  • PLM & ALM platforms
  • Requirements management tools
  • Configuration management tools
  • Programme management solutions
  • Reporting and analytics tools
• Implementation Governance
  • Define implementation strategies.
  • Coordinate with implementation partners.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture vision.
• Ensure interoperability between:
  • Engineering tools
  • Operational tools
  • PMO solutions
  • Enterprise data platforms

COMPETENCIES

• Business architecture and capability modelling
• Solution architecture and integration design
• Good understanding of: Enterprise Architecture frameworks and principles and Information architecture and governance
• Strong understanding of: System Engineering, PLM, ALM, Configuration Management, Verification & Validation
• Solid knowledge of Digital Transofrmation (Process transformation, Digitalisation strategies, technology adoption)
• Ability to translate functional requirements into practical tool configurations
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative approach working with cross-functional project teams and ability to integrate individual duties towards successful realizations
• Excellent internal and external communication skills as well as team spirit

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University degree in either Telecom, IT, Aerospace or Satellite Engineering
• Minimum 10 years proven professional experience in aerospace, space, defence, telecommunications, or other complex engineering industries
• Experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or engineering systems integration
• Experience with large-scale programme environments
• Preferred experience with platforms such as: Siemens Teamcenter, Polarion, Jama, Power BI.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Any other European Language is considered an asset

• Proven experience in working with EU, ESA, and or national governmental institutions along ECSS standards
• Preferred Certifications: TOGAF®, ArchiMate® or INCOSE ASEP® / CSEP® or equivalent Enterprise Architecture / Systems Engineering certifications.
• PMP® Certification (nonessential)
• ITIL® 4 Certificate (nonessential)

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Eligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personal security clearances is essential. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such a clearance
• Willing to work 60% onsite from office
• Travel as required for project realization purposes