Smart City IT Lead Consultant

JLL; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Smart City IT Lead Consultant to drive the review and enhancement of citywide enterprise architecture, aligning technology vision with delivery across enterprise IT, smart city platforms and programme stakeholders.

You will define integration patterns, governance and capability models, drawing on TOGAF or Zachman, with 10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture in large programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise/solution architecture within large-scale city/government programmes or complex corporate environments.
• Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks in multi-stakeholder settings.
• Strong ability to translate business strategy into technical delivery and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and assessment of enterprise and citywide architecture frameworks (TOGAF-aligned).
• Define and evaluate integration architectures across IT systems, data platforms, and city-enabled apps.
• Map and optimize business processes to technology capability stacks; establish governance and review mechanisms.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

IT strategy

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/IS/Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Job description

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Smart City IT Lead Consultant

As a Smart City IT Lead Consultant at JLL, you will lead the review and enhancement of citywide enterprise architecture, prioritizing capability design before individual applications or systems. You will act as a critical interface between strategic technology vision and delivery reality, ensuring alignment across enterprise IT, smart city platforms, and programme stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assessment of enterprise and citywide architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF-aligned), focusing on capability modeling, operating models, integration patterns, and long-term scalability before system selection
• Define and evaluate integration architectures across IT systems, data platforms, digital twins, command and control environments, and line-of-business applications, including point-to-point and centralized integration patterns
• Map and optimize business processes to technology capability stacks; establish architectural governance principles and review mechanisms across CIO, smart city, and delivery functions
• Act as senior stakeholder interface, translating between enterprise IT, smart city strategy teams, construction delivery leadership, and master systems integrators
• Facilitate technical decision-making grounded in business value and risk mitigation

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or IT strategy roles within large-scale city/government programmes or complex corporate environments
• Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks in multi-stakeholder, multi-vendor environments
• Deep expertise in capability-based planning, enterprise integration patterns, and architectural governance
• Strong knowledge of smart city technology domains including IoT platforms, data architectures, digital twins, and urban operating systems
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of business strategy and technical delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior technical and business leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to navigate complex technical and organizational landscapes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of architecture documentation, technical reports, and executive presentations

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, Enterprise Architecture, or equivalent credentials are highly desirable

Location:

On-site –Riyadh, SAU

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