As a Solution Architect, you take full ownership of our global Azure Cloud platform. You set the strategic direction, establish governance that balances agility with stability, and ensure operations remain secure, scalable, and ready for the future.In your role as Cloud Architect, you will lead the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), guide external partners, and translate cloud capabilities into clear business outcomes that make a real difference.Your impact:Strengthen Azure governance and platform standards so teams can move faster without losing controlImprove operational stability with clear ITSM practices, ownership and escalationsCreate a high-performing CCoE team with predictable delivery and continuous improvementTighten collaboration with Security, IAM and Network to reduce friction and riskWhat you’ll ownCloud strategy & platform governance (Azure): architecture, standards, scalability, security & complianceCCoE leadership: coaching/servant leadership, agile delivery, stakeholder alignmentVendor & MSP management: SLA follow-up, invoicing control, escalations, service evolutionCloud adoption & enablement: documentation, training materials, ambassador role across teamsIT Service Management: incident/request, change/problem, monitoring, knowledge, CMDBYour skills:Senior experience owning or leading a large-scale Azure platform (IaaS/PaaS/serverless)Technical experience with Azure large-scale cloud platformsStrong vendor management experience (MSP + critical infrastructure)Proven people leadership in complex, international environmentsYou translate technical capabilities into clear business value.Good understanding of ITSM (ITIL is a plus)Clear communication in English (Dutch nice-to-have)What’s in it for youAn attractive compensation package with company car and benefits.A warm, supportive and human-centered work environment.Flexibility and space to maintain a healthy work–life balance.A culture built on respect, integrity, and trust.Room to turn ideas into real impact and shape solutions that matter.