Architecture & Engineering Manager

Axis Communications AB; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT company in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an Architecture & Engineering Manager. This role focuses on developing relationships within the A&E program while promoting tailored solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and excellent communication skills. The position offers a permanent employment contract and a diverse work environment encouraging innovation.

Benefits

International work environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Self-driven and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Experience in developing and executing business plans.
• Active spokesperson in industry forums and associations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships within the A&E program.
• Promote solutions tailored to market segments.
• Support consultants on specifications for Axis products.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Networking abilities

Demand creation

Innovative thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: Architecture & Engineering Manager

What is Axis?

Axis is a fast‑growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring based on innovative, modern, and open technology platforms. This is a Swedish‑based company with around 5,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Axis offers a multicultural workplace with an open corporate culture, encouraging employees’ independent thinking. Together we work towards the same goal – innovating for a smarter, safer world!

What will you do?

The Architecture & Engineering Manager (A&E) is responsible for developing and optimising relationships within the A&E program while identifying and promoting solutions tailored to the market segments in which Axis operates. This role ensures that our solutions align with the needs and expectations of the consultant community. Working closely with the regional sales team, the A&E Manager increases awareness of the A&E program by promoting its benefits, providing education, and driving internal and external strategies within the video surveillance industry.

As an ambassador for the Axis brand and culture, the A&E Manager plays a key role in thought leadership – highlighting the strength of our best‑of‑breed partnerships and demonstrating the value of our end‑to‑end solutions.

Apart from the above mentioned tasks it will be your job to:

• Cultivate and manage business relationships with the A&E program members
• Build relationships with new consultants within this business area
• Support consultants by advising on specifications around Axis network video products
• Support and develop our identified focus accounts within A&E
• Proactively educate the consultant community on the key challenges of the industry and position Axis as a thought leader and trusted advisor
• Educate specifiers on the smart use of Axis design tools, ensuring system design accuracy and improving their operational efficiencies
• Define strategy and actions in line with the EMEA Head region and the MEA region
• Align the A&E program with the activities of our regional sales, building a project pipeline through Axis products' specification into new projects
• Work collaboratively in a virtual team with peers from Axis sales regions worldwide to ensure development and use of best practice

The role requires travel in the region and to the HQ in Lund, Sweden.

Who are we looking for?

We believe that you are passionate about what you do, proactive and independent in thoughts and actions, an excellent communicator as your networking abilities will be crucial to your success within the role. You have a flair for demand creation, you are innovative in ways of working and developing new initiatives. We also see that you are comfortable communicating at all levels in an organization and understand the value of building long‑term relationships. The right candidate should be articulate and possess excellent presentation skills. You have experience in developing and executing business plans, with a proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed your objectives.

We’d love to hear that you have/are:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Articulate and possess engaging presentation skills
• Experience developing and executing business plans that exceed your objectives
• A self‑driven and motivated person
• Creative in your thinking and keep a can‑do, positive attitude
• An active spokesperson in industry forums and associations
• Familiar with systems such as CRM and Salesforce
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

What can Axis offer?

At Axis, you will be working within an international organization surrounded by enthusiastic people in an open‑minded and innovative culture. We are growing rapidly, which means that new challenges and opportunities to grow personally and professionally occur every day. Welcome to take part in our story of success!

Ready to act?

Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity. The first step of becoming an Axis employee is easy – all you have to do is apply!

Type of Employment: Permanent Employment
Posting End Date: 2025-12-31

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 5,000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and ways of working.

Let’s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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