Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and innovation?
We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior Manager Architecture and Innovation Life & Pensions who is ready to make a difference. In this role, you will shape the digital future of our Life & Pensions Business Unit (L&P), bringing together vision, leadership and innovation.
What you are going to do
As Manager Architecture and Innovation Life & Pensions, you play a key role in shaping the IT architecture for the NN Life & Pensions (L&P) Business Unit. You are responsible for developing a future-proof architecture, overseeing its implementation through portfolio management, and driving technological innovation, including the adoption of AI.
You act as the connecting link between the architects of NN Group IT and the architects of the various business lines and labels (Pensions, Services, AZL, BeFrank). In addition, you represent Life & Pensions in NN-wide architecture bodies and work closely with the Chief Architect of NN Group IT.
As Manager Architecture and Innovation Life & Pensions within NN Architecture, you are the right hand of the CIO L&P and are also responsible for promoting technological innovation and translating architectural vision into tangible results.
Architecture Development: You shape the IT architecture of Life & Pensions, aligned with our strategic objectives
Leadership and Connection: You lead the architecture team, consisting of an Enterprise Architect, Technology Domain Architect, and programme and portfolio manager. You also work closely with architects within L&P, labels, and NN Group
Portfolio Management: Together with your team, you monitor the progress of architecture initiatives and link them to strategic portfolio and programme management
Innovation: You drive technological innovation, with a focus on Gen AI and other emerging technologies
Governance: You manage the L&P Architecture Board and strengthen the architecture community within L&P
Stakeholder Management: You are a strong sparring partner for the CIO L&P, NN Enterprise Architect, and other senior stakeholders
What we offer you
NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:
Salary between €9,005 and €12,865 depending on your knowledge and experience
13th month and holiday allowance, paid monthly with your salary
27 days of holiday based on a 5-day working week, plus one Diversity Day
A modern pension scheme administered by BeFrank
Extensive training and development opportunities
Company car or transport budget, NS Business Card also available
Home working allowances for internet and a proper workspace
Who you are
Academic working and thinking level, preferably a completed Master’s degree in IT
At least 8 years of relevant experience in architecture and IT leadership
Experience in complex matrix organisations and affinity with pensions and life insurance
Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written
Strong collaboration skills combined with decisiveness and a clear sense of direction
Who you will work with
You are part of the IT L&P Management Team, led by the CIO L&P. This team consists of senior IT managers from the business lines, the Senior Manager Risk & Security, the Business Controller, the HR Lead and Management Support. You work closely with the architecture and portfolio team and are actively involved in various architecture meetings.
Your key sparring partners are the CIO Life & Pensions, the NN Enterprise Architects and the senior IT Managers within Life & Pensions.
Any questions?
Submit your question via email to Jarmo Fernhout, Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist, at Jarmo.Fernhout@nn-group.com regarding the position.
Are you unsure whether you fully meet all the criteria? We encourage you to apply anyway — we’re curious to learn about your unique qualities!
At NN, we believe our strength lies in embracing the full spectrum of humanity. We recognise each person’s uniqueness and contributions which empowers us to succeed as individuals, as teams, and as a company. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is embedded in our culture which is guided by our values — care, clear, commit — and supports us in fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and proud to work.
Be you. You have our support.
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Recruiter
The recruiter and hiring manager will carefully review your profile. Within two weeks you will receive a response.
We aim to schedule the first interview within one week. For some jobs you will be invited make an e-assessment before the second interview.
Are we a match? Then you will shortly receive a job offer. The recruiter will take you through the offer personally.
Offer accepted? Congratulations! We will start the pre-employment screening and send out your contract.
You will be redirected to NN's recruitment system where you can apply and manage your application.
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