VP of Enterprise Architect

Involved Solutions; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary VP of Enterprise Architecture to drive an AI-first technology strategy. This role offers the opportunity to lead a newly-formed architecture team and shape the future of technology across multiple businesses. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in embedding AI and data strategies into core systems, alongside strong leadership skills to influence C-level stakeholders. If you're passionate about modernizing legacy systems and building intelligent, scalable solutions, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the AI era.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in enterprise architecture with a focus on AI and data strategies.
• Technical fluency in AI/ML platforms and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the enterprise architecture strategy with an AI-first focus.
• Lead a high-performing team of architects and build a collaborative culture.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

AI/ML Platforms

Data Pipelines

Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices

APIs

Event-Driven Systems

Stakeholder Management

Job description

A leading diversified conglomerate is building a future-ready technology function at group level.

We're hiring a visionary VP of Enterprise Architecture to shape and execute the enterprise-wide tech strategy, with a bold focus on AI, data, and digital transformation.

Sitting within the Group CIO's office, this role isn't just about technology alignment - it's about leading how a group of businesses harness artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to gain competitive edge, modernise at scale, and innovate faster. You'll lead a newly-formed architecture team and set the vision that underpins how the group evolves in the age of AI.

If you're passionate about building intelligent, scalable systems that transform business models - and want the platform to do it across industries - this is your opportunity. This is your chance to shape the technology blueprint for a group of businesses poised to lead in the AI era.

About the role:

• Lead with vision. Own and drive the group's enterprise architecture strategy with a sharp focus on AI-first and data-centric solutions.
• Embed intelligence at scale. Partner with data science, analytics, and AI teams to define how machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation integrate across platforms and business domains.
• Future-proof the stack. Champion modern, cloud-native, and modular architecture that accelerates innovation while enabling robust AI deployment and experimentation.
• Transform legacy. Modernise outdated systems and lead a shift toward intelligent platforms and real-time data infrastructure.
• Drive alignment. Work directly with the C-suite and business leaders to translate business ambition into technology roadmaps that prioritise AI-readiness and scalability.
• Establish guardrails. Define and enforce architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) that enable agility while maintaining governance.
• Inspire talent. Lead a high-performing team of architects across key domains, and build a collaborative culture centred on innovation and value delivery.

About you:

• Deep experience in enterprise architecture with a track record of embedding AI and data strategies into core business systems.
• Technical fluency in AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern architecture principles (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems).
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and intelligent enterprise environments across multiple business models and tech stacks.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills - confident influencing C-level stakeholders and guiding diverse teams toward a shared vision.
• Deep understanding of ERP, CRM, HCM, and how to evolve them for an AI-enabled future.
• Domain knowledge in retail, FMCG, manufacturing, pharma, or other consumer-facing sectors is highly valued.