NIRAS is the institution responsible for the management of radioactive waste in Belgium. Its main objective is to protect people and the environment, today and in the very long term, from the possible risks associated with the existence of radioactive waste. Want to learn more about our activities? Then consult our website www.niras.be.

If you want to contribute to our essential and challenging societal mission, we would be happy to meet you!

To strengthen our ICT department, we are currently looking for a Support/Infr Engineer.

Purpose of the position

The Business Data, Information, Decision & Knowledge Management Architect/Expert is responsible for defining, implementing, and monitoring the (functional) information, decision, and knowledge architecture within the organization. He/she works closely with the Enterprise Architect and the BPM Architect/Expert to realize a coherent and future-oriented information, decision, and knowledge model that optimally supports the business processes.

Core responsibilities

• Functional Information and Decision Architecture: Designing an integrated information, decision, and knowledge architecture that supports the business strategy and process architecture, including principles and guidelines for information use.
• Functional Data, Information, Decision, and Knowledge Management: Setting up processes and structures for the management of business data, information, decisions, and knowledge, with attention to quality, accessibility, reusability, and governance.
• Functional Data, Information, Decision, and Knowledge Management: Coordinating initiatives around metadata, master data, knowledge sharing, and information classification, in line with business needs and compliance requirements.
• Functional Data, Information, Decision, and Knowledge Model: Developing and maintaining models that describe the semantics, structure, and relationships of business data, information, and knowledge, aligned with the process architecture and information and decision systems.
• Training, coaching, and knowledge transfer with regard to DMN, BPMN, CMMN, and SDMN
• Collaboration and alignment: Acting as a link between business and IT, and contributing to multidisciplinary consultation structures such as architecture boards and data and information governance boards.
• Policy and standards: Developing policy frameworks and standards for functional information, decision, and knowledge management, and monitoring compliance within projects and operational processes.

Required competencies

• Thorough knowledge of information and decision architecture, knowledge management, and business data analysis.
• Experience with methodologies such as DAMA-DMBOK, BPMN, CMMN, DMN, SDMN, and knowledge management frameworks.
• Analytical mindset, with an eye for coherence between business organization, processes, information, decisions, and technology.
• Able to spot errors or inconsistencies in documentation or processes.
• Stakeholder management – Handling different interests and expectations within an organization and being able to reach consensus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and simply to various stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of both Dutch and French, spoken and written.

Reporting and collaboration

Functionally reports to the Enterprise Architect and works closely with the BPM Architect/Expert, business stakeholders, and information and knowledge stewards.

Recruitment procedure

Interviews with selected candidates will take place on Thursday, November 6.

Why choose an assignment at NIRAS

As the sole manager of radioactive waste in Belgium, NIRAS offers you a unique working environment in which all our employees strive for sustainable solutions with passion and professionalism. We work in the interest of the community, the environment, and future generations, and with respect for regulations and scientific progress. The bond that unites us is the societal added value of our mission.