Enterprise Architect

Client of AIQU; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AIQU is seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect to lead the definition, governance and delivery of enterprise-wide architecture solutions across ERP, CRM and Salesforce platforms in the UAE. You will drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure alignment between IT strategy and business objectives.

You will oversee ERP transformation programs, design Salesforce-driven CRM architectures, and establish governance to ensure regulatory and localization requirements are met in the

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise architecture roles with ERP/CRM transformation focus.
• Proven expertise in EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent).
• Hands-on ERP design/implementation (SAP, Oracle) and integrations.
• Deep Salesforce architecture knowledge: data model, integration, security.
• Experience establishing and managing governance & review processes.
• Strong design skills across integrations, APIs, microservices and cloud.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field.
• Familiarity with UAE business practices, regulatory requirements and localization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, principles and standards for UAE market.
• Lead ERP transformation programs: selection, implementation oversight and integration.
• Design CRM solutions with Salesforce architecture, customization and data integration.
• Establish architecture governance, review boards and compliance checkpoints.
• Collaborate with business/IT to translate requirements into scalable designs.
• Produce architecture artifacts: roadmaps, target-state models, reference architectures.
• Provide technical leadership to development, infra and integration teams.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies for agility.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, regulatory and localization requirements in UAE.

Skills

ERP Transformation

CRM Transformation

TOGAF

Zachman

Salesforce Architecture

Data Integration

Cloud Platforms

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

APIs & Microservices

Security

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect to lead the definition, governance and delivery of enterprise-wide architecture solutions across ERP, CRM and Salesforce platforms in the UAE. You will drive digital transformation initiatives, establish architecture standards and ensure alignment between IT strategy and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, principles and standards tailored to the UAE market
• Lead end-to-end ERP transformation programs including solution selection, implementation oversight and integration
• Design and oversee CRM solutions with a focus on Salesforce architecture, customization and data integration
• Establish and enforce architecture governance processes, review boards and compliance checkpoints
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure technical designs
• Produce and maintain architecture artifacts such as roadmaps, target-state models and reference architectures
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development, infrastructure and integration teams
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to enhance agility and innovation
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, regulatory and localization requirements in the UAE

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture roles with a focus on ERP and CRM transformation
• Proven expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing ERP solutions (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and integrations
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce architecture, including data model, integration patterns and security
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing architecture governance and review processes
• Strong technical design skills across systems integration, APIs, microservices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership abilities
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• Familiarity with UAE business practices, regulatory requirements and data localization laws

Preferred Qualifications:

• TOGAF certification and/or Salesforce Certified Technical Architect credential
• Project management certification (PMP, Prince2)
• Experience with large-scale digital transformation in government or large enterprise environments
• Knowledge of Arabic language and cross-cultural collaboration in the GCC region
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT or blockchain