Enterprise Architect

Work for a well-established family group in Saudi Arabia Shape Enterprise Architecture across the Group The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for: Defining and maintaining 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 - establishing FinOps principles and architectural controls that prevent unnecessary spend at scale Application & Integration Architecture: selection and adoption of enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRMS, etc.), and overseeing the architecture of data flows and data integration Embedding security into the architecture process from the outset Acting as a trusted adviser across the Group when it comes to all things Technology Building architecture awareness across the Group A successful Enterprise Architect should have: A 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 A strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF (relevant certifications are 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 A track record of defining and governing architecture, and then creating business impact through ownership of architectural decisions Based in/willing to relocate to the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Khobar)