Global Automation Platform Architect & Strategy Lead

DP World

Dubai

On-site

AED 540,000 - 860,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

DP World in Dubai seeks a senior IT/OT architecture leader to define and govern the standardized automation platform across terminal operations. You will shape Level 0–3 architecture, data governance, OT cybersecurity, and interoperability with TOS and enterprise systems.

You will own platform systems like IoT, Digital Twin and Fleet Management, drive roadmaps with suppliers and internal teams, and ensure compliant, scalable solutions for a connected, Industry 4.0 port ecosystem.

Qualifications

Degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, automation, control engineering or related discipline.
Ten+ years of IT/OT architecture or industrial automation experience in live operational environments.
Proven ability to define target architectures and roadmaps for connected industrial systems across multiple sites.
Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA, IoT, edge computing and OT/IT integration.
Experience translating architectural visions into standards, requirements and deliverables.
Platform/product-management experience with ownership of requirements, roadmaps and backlogs.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain target IT/OT architecture for Levels 0–3 and interfaces to Level 4 systems.
Act as business product owner for selected platform systems (IoT, Digital Twin, Fleet Management).
Define data strategy and governance, data retention rules and sharing policies.
Specify OT network and cybersecurity requirements, including private 5G and secure data exchange.
Lead cross-functional teams and suppliers through roadmaps, KPIs and releases.