Enterprise IT Architect - hybrid working

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

This role will be based at our offices in Kraainem, Belgium 3 days per week.

Purpose

PerkinElmer is building a global IT organization, and we are looking for an Enterprise IT Architect to help drive the future of our organization.

This is a pivotal role in a growing company. You will be responsible for building out the enterprise architecture function, establishing foundational standards, processes, and governance. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across a dynamic, global landscape—particularly in the context of rapid growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

You will align business strategy with scalable, secure, and integrated technology platforms, with a focus on enabling transformation and harmonization across newly acquired entities.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Function Build-Out
  Establish the enterprise architecture practice, including frameworks, governance, documentation standards, and tools.
• Strategic Alignment
  Work with executive stakeholders to translate business goals into enterprise-wide architectural strategies and roadmaps.
• Technical Leadership
  Provide hands-on leadership and direction across IT domains—particularly in SAP-centric environments, cloud platforms, and integration architectures.
• Architectural Oversight
  Review and guide architectural aspects of major initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, scalability, and risk mitigation.
• M&A Integration
  Lead architectural planning and design for the integration of newly acquired companies and technologies, standardizing systems while enabling agility.
• Governance & Standards
  Define and enforce architecture principles, policies, and design patterns to promote consistency, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
• Innovation & Roadmapping
  Stay ahead of technology trends and propose forward-looking architectural strategies that drive business growth and digital maturity.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  Partner with solution architects, business stakeholders, product teams, and IT operations to ensure cohesive and executable designs.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management
  Create and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts and repositories to ensure transparency, traceability, and reusability.

• Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture roles, ideally within global organizations.
• Strong expertise in SAP-centric environments (e.g., SAP on RISE, S/4HANA) and enterprise application landscapes.
• Proven experience leading architecture through M&A integrations and IT harmonization efforts.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA).
• Broad technical knowledge across cloud (Azure/AWS), infrastructure, integration, security, and data architecture.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SAP Architecture, Azure/AWS Architect, ITIL) are highly desirable.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or Dutch is an asset.

Preferred Characteristics

• Execution-Oriented: Focused on delivering practical, scalable solutions that create measurable business value.
• Structured Thinker: Approaches problems methodically, using data and logic to evaluate options and make sound architectural decisions.
• Technically Credible: Brings deep technical understanding and can effectively challenge, support, and guide engineering teams.
• Clear Communicator: Able to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independent and Accountable: Works autonomously, takes ownership, and drives initiatives to completion without excessive oversight.
• Business-Focused: Understands how architecture supports business priorities, operational efficiency, and integration in a global context.