Senior Enterprise Architect (Roads O&M)

Overview

• **Permanent Contract**
• **Mid-Senior Level**
• **Doha**
• **Consultancy**

About Us

About The Role

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.
• What do we need from you
• 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.
• What's in it for you?