JOB FUNCTION & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Architecture Department is seeking a new Enterprise Architect to strengthen the Digital division and the entire IT Department as it leads technical and business transformation (CRM, MDM, BI, Finance, Logistics TMS, Customer Platform, HR transformations, etc.). You will contribute to the definition of IT guidelines but, above all, support internal customers throughout their projects.

Under the leadership of the Head of Enterprise Architecture, your responsibilities will be:

• Providing concrete and proactive support to projects by delivering functional and application architecture analysis

• Building analysis on functional expectations and applications coverage by domain (HR, Finance, Logistics, Shipping…) 

More specifically, you will be responsible for the following activities:

• Designing Functional architecture (process creation and analysis, functional coverage)

• Designing Application architecture (scoping integrations between applications, technology selection support, RFP support)

• Contributing to the enrichment of the application landscape through the LEANIX tool

• Updating architecture standards and guidelines

• Leading architecture workshops

• Contributing to the development of Architecture department will all architects

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or equivalent

• 5 years’ experience in similar missions

• Result‑oriented, customer‑focused

• Able to define analytical methodologies, associated deliverables, and track progress

• Creativity, rigor, proactivity, and strong communication skills are essential 

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to design processes, functions, interfaces using draw.io or similar tools

• Knowledge on integration principles (ESB, ETL, API…)

• Ability to update applications referential, using for example LEANIX

• Basic knowledge on cloud Azure

• Ability to perform analysis on application portfolio

• Analysis of architecture aspects in tender process for new applications 

BEHAVORIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to propose and clarify scenarios to solve issues .

• Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to interact effectively with cross-functional and multi-site teams.

• Customer-oriented mindset and strong sense of service quality.

• Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

• High quality of reports using PowerPoints

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and collaboration.

• Proactive attitude with the ability to propose improvements and optimize existing processes.

• Good organisational skills, especially when managing multiple projects simultaneously.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The role is based at the Kigali Shared Service Center (KSSC), Norrsken House Kigali.

• Collaboration with MIS teams in Paris, Abidjan, Johannesburg, and with external vendors may be required.

• English required; Intermediate or Advanced French is a good asset.