QNB3868 - Senior Manager - Enterprise Applications Architecture

QNB Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QNB Group in Doha, Qatar, is seeking an experienced IT professional to manage and oversee the IT enterprise Application Architecture in development and production environments. The role requires guiding architectural standards, ensuring robust governance, and aligning IT initiatives with business needs.

You will re-engineer existing and new IT applications to optimize performance, implement the latest design standards, and help select the best development platforms to meet user requirements with

Qualifications

• University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study), Masters preferred
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank
• Specific courses in IT Security and Enterprise Architecture

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee IT enterprise Application Architecture in development and production environments
• Re-engineer existing and new IT applications to optimize performance
• Implement latest design standards and adopt latest technologies
• Help select the best development platform and ensure user requirements are met with effective tools

Skills

English-Arabic communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organizing

Analytical skills

Enterprise Architecture docs

Decision making & initiative

Education

University degree in IT/Engineering/related field

Masters preferred

Tools

IT security basics

Enterprise Architecture frameworks

Job description

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. QNB Group's presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines. QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor's (A), Moody's (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. Based on the Group's consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine. QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Job Purpose Summary

The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the IT enterprise Application Architecture both in development and production environments. The incumbent will be responsible of the re-engineering of existing and new IT Application and products to optimize performance; implement latest design standards and adopt latest technologies. The incumbent will also help select the best development platform and ensure that user requirements are provided by the latest and most effective tools available in the IT market

Required Special Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and Arabic.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the relevant laws, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives.
• Personal integrity and self-management.
• Planning, organising, and analytical ability.
• Results oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management.
• Strong Enterprise Architecture documentation skills

Education/Experience Requirements

• University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study), Masters preferred
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank.
• Specific courses in IT Security and Enterprise Architecture