IT Business Architect

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

Bekaert is driving a global digital transformation to improve operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, cost competitiveness, and customer experience. As part of this journey, we are leveraging Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies to optimize manufacturing operations across our global footprint.

As a Business Architect for Manufacturing Execution Systems (Apriso MES) , you will bridge business and IT by translating manufacturing needs into scalable digital solutions. You will work closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing capabilities that support Bekaert's operational and strategic objectives.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

- Act as the link between business stakeholders and IT teams, translating business requirements into functional and technical solutions.

- Define and maintain the vision, roadmap, and business architecture for the Manufacturing Execution System (Apriso MES) ecosystem.

- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT teams to ensure solutions align with business priorities and long-term goals.

- Drive requirement gathering, prioritization, and solution design while ensuring scalability, usability, and sustainability.

- Support the delivery of manufacturing solutions by collaborating with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Agile delivery teams.

- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology-driven innovation across manufacturing operations.

- Ensure end-to-end integration between MES, SAP, and related manufacturing platforms.

- Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate decision-making, and resolve business or project escalations when required.

- Promote best practices in manufacturing processes, digital transformation, and solution architecture.

Previous Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. (essential)

- Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years within manufacturing or industrial operations environments. (essential)

- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and systems, including MES (preferably Apriso), SAP, Quality Management, Plant Maintenance, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). (essential)

- Experience operating within global, matrixed organizations, and demonstrated success in delivering large-scale manufacturing or digital transformation programs. (essential)

- Experience supporting products or platforms throughout their full lifecycle, from design through deployment and continuous improvement.

- Strong ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams across business and IT functions.

- Knowledge of related business processes such as Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations Planning.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business value.

- Ability to balance short-term business needs with long-term architectural strategy.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

- Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment.

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Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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