VP of Enterprise Architecture

Client of Involved Solutions; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified conglomerate is seeking a visionary leader for their enterprise architecture function in Dubai. This role is centered on leveraging AI and technology innovation to drive business transformation across a group of consumer-focused companies, requiring experience in technology strategy and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture with a focus on AI and data.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms and data architectures.
• Experience in consumer-focused businesses like FMCG and Retail.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a modern EA strategy embedding AI and data.
• Build and mentor a team of domain architects.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure measurable impact from EA.

Skills

AI-driven architecture initiatives

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Experience in cloud platforms

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

A leading diversified conglomerate is building out a new enterprise architecture function and is looking for a visionary leader to head this capability. This is a greenfield opportunity to define and scale an EA practice from the ground up-starting with a small team of domain-specific Architects-with a clear focus on leveraging AI, data, and technology innovation to drive business transformation across a group of consumer-focused companies.

About the role:
This role will be central to shaping and executing the enterprise architecture strategy, with a specific mandate to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to unlock new business value. You'll align IT systems and architecture with commercial goals, with a sharp focus on improving consumer experience, operational agility, and data-driven decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and lead a modern EA strategy that embeds AI, data, and automation at its core.
• Build and mentor a team of domain architects, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards and governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Design scalable, future-ready technology solutions that support business objectives across the group.
• Identify and drive adoption of emerging technologies that enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency.
• Translate business and consumer strategies into IT roadmaps and digital transformation initiatives.
• Modernise legacy systems and integrate digital platforms to support business agility.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure EA delivers measurable commercial impact.

About you:

• Proven experience in driving AI and data-led enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Strong grasp of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and modern data architectures.
• Deep understanding of how to apply technology innovation in direct-to-consumer businesses (e.g., Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharma).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HCM) and how to optimise them for customer-centric outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at C-level and drive change across multiple business units.
• Skilled at balancing long-term architectural vision with immediate business needs and execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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