Chief Enterprise Architect

Chief Enterprise Architect

Overview:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks across business, application, data, and infrastructure domains. Align strategic objectives with technological solutions to ensure scalability, performance, and security. Establish and operate the Enterprise Architecture (EA) office to oversee architectural governance and drive transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Enterprise Architecture Development:

Develop and maintain comprehensive EA frameworks, including business, application, data, and infrastructure layers.

Align the organization’s strategy with enterprise architecture principles and technology roadmaps.

Design and implement AI-driven use cases and integration strategies to enhance operational and decision-making capabilities.

Oversee the adoption and migration of enterprise architecture tools, such as Orbus i

Server and Orbus

Infinity.

2. Governance and Oversight:

Establish the Enterprise Architecture office and define its functions, roles, and processes.

Enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices across all domains.

Conduct architecture reviews to ensure alignment with strategic goals, performance metrics, and compliance requirements.

Provide executive oversight for the design and delivery of enterprise-level projects, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision.

Ensure the clear business values are delivered via the EA office with clear KPIs and ROI.

3. Leadership and Collaboration:

Lead a multidisciplinary team of architects, including Business, Application, Data, and Infrastructure Architects.

Foster collaboration between technical teams, business units, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive and efficient execution of architectural initiatives.

Mentor and coach team members to develop their technical and leadership skills.

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with senior executives and stakeholders to understand organizational goals, challenges, and opportunities.

Communicate enterprise architecture strategies and initiatives effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Build relationships with external vendors, partners, and regulatory bodies to align EA practices with industry standards.

5. Innovation and Emerging Technologies:

Maintain a technology watch to identify emerging trends and innovations relevant to enterprise architecture.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks to improve efficiency, scalability, and security.

Incorporate AI, cloud computing, and other advanced technologies into the enterprise architecture framework.

6. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

Document architecture layers, including conceptual, logical, and physical views, using industry-standard tools.

Develop a repository of architecture artifacts, principles, and standards to ensure consistent implementation and knowledge sharing.

Create reports, presentations, and whitepapers to communicate enterprise architecture strategies and outcomes.

Skills and Requirements:

Education:

Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

6+ years of experience in enterprise architecture roles, including leadership positions.

Demonstrated experience in establishing EA offices and implementing large-scale frameworks.

Local Qatar knowledge and experience is a plus.

Certifications:

TOGAF certification is mandatory.

Additional certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, Zachman, or Lean Six Sigma are desirable.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, ADM).

DAMA certification is a plus.

Hands-on experience with EA tools, including Orbus i

Server and Orbus

Infinity.

Expertise in designing and implementing architectures across all domains: business, application, data, and infrastructure.

Knowledge of AI-driven data integration frameworks and cloud technologies.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Arabic.

Proven ability to manage complex projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Tools and Methodologies:

Expertise in enterprise modeling tools (namely Orbus i

Server or Orbus

Infninty, other tools of the same grade might be an alternative).

Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).

Knowledge of Qatar Enterprise Architecture GEA is a plus.

Operating Environment:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align architecture initiatives with organizational objectives.

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and multitasking.

Many external stakeholder meetings and workshops are expected.