Transformation Architect

Technologies / Digital; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Technologies / Digital in United Arab Emirates is seeking an AI & OT Transformation Architect to lead AI-driven transformation initiatives in the Utilities domain, focusing on OT, SCADA, industrial systems and digital transformation.

The role requires 10+ years in architecture, strong utilities experience, and the ability to design secure, scalable architectures across OT and IT teams; a strategic roadmap for modernization will be developed in collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Architecture/Technology Transformation.
• Strong experience in Utilities/Energy/Industrial domains.
• Deep knowledge of SCADA, OT/ICS, DCS, PLC, RTU, historian, IoT/Edge.
• Understanding of AI/ML, GenAI, Cloud, data platforms, APIs.
• Experience with OT/IT integration and cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define AI and digital transformation architecture for utility organizations.
• Design modernization strategies for SCADA, OT/ICS, DCS, PLC, RTU and other industrial systems.
• Identify and architect AI/ML and GenAI use cases, like predictive maintenance and anomaly detection.
• Develop target-state architectures, roadmaps and transformation plans.
• Collaborate with business, OT, IT, cybersecurity, data and AI teams.
• Evaluate technologies and provide architecture recommendations.

Skills

Architecture/Technology Transformation

Utilities/Energy/Industrial

SCADA

OT/ICS

DCS/PLC/RTU

AI/ML & GenAI

Cloud & Data Platforms

OT/IT integration & cybersecurity

Communication & Stakeholder Mgmt

Job description

AI & OT Transformation Architect – Utilities

Role Overview

We are looking for an Architect to lead AI-driven transformation initiatives in the Utilities domain, with a focus on OT, SCADA, Industrial Systems, and Digital Transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define AI and digital transformation architecture for utility organizations.
• Design modernization strategies for SCADA, OT/ICS, DCS, PLC, RTU, and other industrial systems.
• Identify and architect AI/ML and GenAI use cases such as predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, forecasting, and operator decision support.
• Develop target-state architecture, roadmaps, and transformation plans.
• Work with business, OT, IT, cybersecurity, data, and AI teams.
• Evaluate technologies and provide architecture recommendations.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and suitable for critical utility operations.

Required Skills

• 10+ years in Architecture / Technology Transformation.
• Strong experience in Utilities / Energy / Industrial domains.
• Good knowledge of SCADA, OT/ICS, DCS, PLC, RTU, Historian, IoT/Edge.
• Understanding of AI/ML, GenAI, Cloud, Data Platforms, and APIs.
• Experience with OT/IT integration and cybersecurity.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and architecture skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Power, Transmission & Distribution, Generation, Water, Gas, or Renewables.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST, OPC UA, MQTT, IEC 61850.
• TOGAF / Cloud / AI certifications are a plus.