Senior Enterprise Architect

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to oversee the design architecture and governance of IT systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years in IT or digital strategy. Responsibilities include managing application lifecycle, developing architecture standards, and assisting with digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in IT architecture, enterprise architecture, or digital strategy roles.
• Experience working with enterprise systems, IT governance frameworks, and architecture methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the continuous updating of the organization's application landscape.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining enterprise architecture standards, principles, and guidelines.
• Assist in defining and driving the organization's digital strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Track and report progress of digital transformation initiatives.

Job description

The Senior Enterprise Architect is responsible for contributing to the overall design architecture and governance of the organizations IT systems. This role ensures that technology initiatives are aligned with business strategy digital transformation goals and enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Landscape Management

• Support the continuous updating of the organizations application landscape.
• Analyze and report on the lifecycle of applications including upgrades modernization and retirement.
• Recommend improvements to enhance performance reduce redundancy and optimize cost.

2. IT Architecture Standards & Governance

• Contribute to developing and maintaining enterprise architecture standards principles and guidelines.
• Ensure IT initiatives comply with established architecture frameworks.
• Monitor ongoing projects for adherence to architecture and security requirements.

3. Digital Strategy Support

• Assist in defining and driving the organizations digital strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Identify opportunities for adopting digital solutions that enhance internal processes and customer experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure digital initiatives support business goals.

4. Digital Transformation Monitoring

• Track and report progress of digital transformation initiatives.
• Measure impact performance and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve digital maturity.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in IT architecture enterprise architecture or digital strategy roles.
• Experience working with enterprise systems IT governance frameworks and architecture methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience leading or contributing to digital transformation programs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration and cloud-based application environments.
• Certifications such as TOGAF Zachman or relevant architecture frameworks.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF Zachman).
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management integration and modernization.
• Familiarity with digital transformation frameworks and best practices.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Customer-centric mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration
• High ethical and organizational awareness