Enterprise Architect

Client of Michael Page; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page is looking for an Enterprise Architect based in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This role involves shaping Enterprise Architecture across the Group and requires experience in cloud technologies and enterprise frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a large organization, with a strong background in defining and governing multi-cloud architecture. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, with 3 years at enterprise architect level.
• Strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Expertise in cloud technologies in multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Group's Enterprise Architecture.
• Establish architecture principles, standards, and models.
• Own cloud architecture standards and provide oversight.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Overview

Work for a well‑established family group in Saudi Arabia and shape Enterprise Architecture across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Group's Enterprise Architecture spanning business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Establish and steward architecture principles, standards, and reference models that provide guardrails for technology decisions across the entire Group.
• Operate an Architecture Review Board.
• Own the Group's cloud architecture standards across Azure and multi‑cloud environments.
• Provide architectural oversight on disaster recovery, business continuity, and high‑availability design across critical systems.
• Lead cloud cost governance by establishing FinOps principles and architectural controls that prevent unnecessary spend at scale.
• Architect application and integration solutions, selecting and adopting enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HRMS, and overseeing data flows and integration architecture.
• Embed security into the architecture process from the outset.
• Act as a trusted adviser across the Group for all things technology.
• Build architecture awareness across the Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience with at least 3 years operating at an enterprise architect level.
• Strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF (certifications preferred).
• Experience working in large, complex organisations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Expertise in cloud technologies; defining and governing cloud architecture in a multi‑cloud environment.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Effective communication skills to present complex technical solutions to stakeholders.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and create business impact through ownership of architectural decisions.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Khobar).