Enterprise Architect

Westbourneconsultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique consultancy and advisory firm is seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect to engage with senior stakeholders in Dubai. The role involves defining and guiding enterprise-wide architecture strategies and requires over 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of architecture frameworks like TOGAF and ArchiMate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise architecture experience across complex environments.
• Strong grasp of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate).
• Track record of delivering business-aligned technology strategies at the enterprise level.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints.
• Develop target state architectures and transitional roadmaps.
• Lead capability-based planning and architecture assessments.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture Experience

Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate)

Stakeholder Management

Understanding of Applications and Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Architect (Immediate start)
Location: On-site (Dubai)
Engagement Type: Contract/Permanent
Seniority Level: Senior
Focus: Transport Sector and C-suite Advisory on Business–Technology Alignment

About Us

We are a newly established boutique consultancy and advisory firm. Our mission is to support boards, C-level executives, and public entities across the GCC in delivering large-scale strategic transformations. By blending regional insight with global standards, we aim to become the region’s most trusted partner for execution-focused advisory services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect who can engage directly with senior stakeholders to define, design, and guide enterprise-wide architecture strategies and transformations. This role requires hands‑on experience in bridging business and technology, architectural governance, and capability‑driven planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints (BDAT: Business, Data, Application, Technology)
• Develop target state architectures and transitional roadmaps for major transformation initiatives
• Lead capability‑based planning and architecture assessments in alignment with strategic priorities
• Collaborate with Business Architects, CIOs, and Project Managers to ensure architectural coherence across initiatives
• Establish and run architecture governance forums, standards, and design authorities
• Advise on technology portfolio rationalisation, integration patterns, and platform selection
• Support RfP development, vendor evaluations, and solution architecture reviews

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of enterprise architecture experience across complex environments
• Strong grasp of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate)
• Track record of delivering business‑aligned technology strategies at the enterprise level
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-level and technical teams alike
• Expertise across multiple domains: applications, infrastructure, cloud, integration, and security
• Ability to produce clear artefacts: reference models, capability maps, architecture roadmaps, etc.
• Experience leading or participating in architecture governance and design forums

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the transport sector
• Based in Dubai or willing to relocate immediately
• Prior GCC work experience is highly desirable
• TOGAF certification (preferred) and experience with ArchiMate (preferred)