Enterprise Architect

JODAYN; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to enhance its architecture strategy. The role involves developing enterprise architecture blueprints, driving transformation initiatives, and providing oversight for major projects. Candidates should have over 7 years of IT experience, including 2 years in Enterprise Architecture, and strong knowledge of methodologies like TOGAF and NORA. Arabic language proficiency is mandatory. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic planning and technology choices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of total professional experience in IT, architecture, or related domains.
• 2+ years of dedicated experience in Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Strong knowledge of architecture methodologies such as TOGAF, NORA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints across business, data, application, and technology domains.
• Define and drive the target architecture to support digital transformation goals and strategic initiatives.
• Assess and document current architecture, identify gaps, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Provide architectural oversight for major projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to ensure architecture decisions support business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with national frameworks such as NORA and align with regulatory standards.
• Support the evaluation and selection of technologies, platforms, and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Arabic language proficiency

Tools

BiZZdesign

ARIS

Iserver

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our team

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints across business, data, application, and technology domains.
• Define and drive the target architecture to support digital transformation goals and strategic initiatives.
• Assess and document current architecture, identify gaps, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Provide architectural oversight for major projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to ensure architecture decisions support business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with national frameworks such as NORA and align with regulatory standards.
• Support the evaluation and selection of technologies, platforms, and vendors.

Minimum Requirements :

• 7+ years of total professional experience in IT, architecture, or related domains.
• 2+ years of dedicated experience in Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Strong knowledge of architecture methodologies such as TOGAF, NORA.
• Experience using EA tools (BiZZdesign, ARIS, Iserver, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Arabic language is mandatory.