Senior Enterprise Architect (Roads O&M)

Jobless; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis, a leading global architectural and engineering firm, seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect (Roads O&M) to define and govern the organization’s overall information system architecture. You will ensure alignment of business objectives, processes and technology, designing a scalable target architecture across systems.

You will lead roadmaps, governance, and model data, applications, and infrastructure while guiding major transformation programs and coordinating with executives and IT teams to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or engineering degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• 8 to 15 years of IT experience including architecture, development, data or infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience in large-scale or highly complex environments.
• TOGAF certification (or equivalent) could be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define the enterprise architecture vision (business, data, applications, infrastructure).
• Build and maintain technology roadmaps and strategic capital improvement plans.
• Establish and enforce architecture frameworks and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Map processes, applications, data flows, and infrastructure components; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead major transformation programs like digital transformation, cloud migration, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Coordinate with executives, IT teams, data teams, cybersecurity, and external vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF/ArchiMate

Application architectures

Data architecture

Cybersecurity/IAM

Cloud architectures

Leadership

Communication

Networking/DevOps

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

TOGAF certification (advantage)

Job description

Senior Enterprise Architect (Roads O&M)

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

The Senior Enterprise Architect defines, leads, and governs the overall architecture of the organization’s Information System.
They ensure strategic alignment between business objectives, processes, and technology, designing a consistent, scalable, and sustainable target architecture of the systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Architecture Governance & Strategy

• Define the enterprise architecture vision (business, data, applications, infrastructure).


• Ensure consistency and integration of the Information System.


• Build and maintain technology roadmaps and strategic capital improvement plans.


• Establish and enforce architecture frameworks

B. Analysis & System Modeling

• Map business processes, applications, data flows, and infrastructure components.


• Identify redundancies, obsolete systems, technical risks, and improvement opportunities.


• Propose target architectures (operating models, application landscapes, data models).

C. Leadership in Strategic Projects

• Support major transformation programs: digital transformation, cloud migration, Information System urbanization, cybersecurity initiatives.


• Define technical and functional standards across the enterprise.


• Validate the choices on technology, application, and infrastructure


• Ensure all projects comply with enterprise architecture guidelines.

D. Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key liaison between executives, departments, IT teams, data teams, cybersecurity, and external vendors.


• Prepare decision-making documents for senior management (ROI, risk assessments, architecture scenarios).


• Guide and coach teams to ensure a clear understanding of architectural decisions.

E. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct technology watch: Cloud, AI, Big Data, cybersecurity, IoT, automation.


• Identify innovation opportunities to enhance business efficiency and performance.


• Promote architectural best practices, standards, and methodologies.

3. Required Technical Skills

• Strong mastery of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate).


• Expertise in application architectures (microservices, APIs, containers).


• Solid knowledge of data architecture: SQL/NoSQL, data governance, data modeling.


• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity, IAM, Zero Trust models.


• Familiarity with infrastructure fundamentals: networking, virtualization, storage, DevOps practices.


• Knowledge on Cloud Architectures

4. Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.


• Leadership and ability to influence across teams.


• Excellent communication with both technical and business stakeholders.


• Long-term strategic vision.


• Ability to arbitrate, negotiate, and make high-impact decisions.


• Precision, rigor, and strong documentation capability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or engineering degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.


• 8 to 15 years of experience in IT, including architecture, development, data, or infrastructure roles.


• Proven experience in large-scale or highly complex environments.


• TOGAF certification (or equivalent) could be a strong advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction of complexity and increased consistency of the whole Information System.


• Rationalization of technologies and applications, leading to cost optimization.


• Adherence to strategic roadmaps.


• Success of major transformation programs (modernization, cybersecurity,..).


• Improved time-to-market and operational performance.

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