• Able to design and develop enterprise architecture solutions to enable a client’s business agenda across the domains mentioned below.
• Build domain knowledge across one or more of the following domains: Business, Data, infrastructure, Security, Applications, and Integration.
• Work with client teams to develop architecture and domain-specific principles to support implementation of enterprise strategy and strategic projects.
• Be able to guide other domain specialists to align with overall business and enterprise architecture.
• Develop conceptual/logical architectures across one or more of the domains mentioned above.
• Understand EA (Enterprise Architecture) foundation principals and definitions, ADM, Architecture Continuum.
• Ability to gathering information related to different architecture artifacts and building blocks either As-Is from the client or To-Be from the consultants.
• Ability to Model Architecture Layers
• Strong Knowledge in business process modelling (using BPMN).
• Manage enterprise architecture tools such as iServer, Sparx EA, or Aris
• Develop the firm’s methods and frameworks relating to enterprise architecture and train / coach team members to apply them.
• Understand and be able to develop target operating models covering people, processes, and tools.
• Gather and analyse information on the client’s current challenges and develop or identify improvements/recommendation changes to the operating model.
• Be able to articulate the functions and capabilities (in-house or outsourced) needed for a various domains function to operate successfully and support the business outcomes.
• You will also be expected to demonstrate the following:
• Lead overall projects or workstreams relating to the above areas, both advisory and delivery in nature.
• Work with clients and internal teams to scope and shape new projects including defining approaches, estimating timelines, and resource efforts.
• Own and produce a high-quality work product and collaborate with others to deliver a superior client experience.
• Understand how business functions operate, how industry trends impact a client’s business, and how technology can contribute to business outcomes.
• Address client business challenges at the intersection of business and technology.
• Be accountable for reviewing outputs from your project teams, ensuring they meet high quality standards.
• Take ownership of setting team objectives and reviewing performance/providing feedback to your project teams (in line with our talent processes and guidelines).
• Maintain composure through conflict and sensitive situations, escalating issues to engagement/account leadership when appropriate.
• Ability to recognize risks that may impact clients or projects and work with leadership to put mitigation plans in place.
• Organize insights and define a logical flow to tell a story when presenting recommendations.
• Apply awareness of global trends to address client needs and enhance recommendations.
• Apply a global and diverse perspective to problem-solving.
General Skills needed:
• Native Arabic, Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Proven hands-on experience in at least one enterprise architecture tool (iServer is plus).
• Excellent communication and people skills, with a strong emphasis on team working.
• Leadership and team-playing abilities.
• Ability to operate and understand excellent project and program management disciplines including the production of project plans and key quality program deliverables.
• Consulting experience is preferred.
• Strong administrative and numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex data with good attention to detail.
• Expert in MS office applications especially Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Willing to work hours as needed to meet client deadlines and firm needs.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a deadline-oriented environment and flexible work hours.
• Willingness to travel (If required).
Years of experience: 6+ Years as Enterprise Architect
Education: Graduate degree (Computer Science/Engineering Preferred)
Certifications:
• Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, CMMI, Zachman, Lean, Six Sigma, etc. would be a plus depending on the offering alignment.
• Knowledge of Qatar Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA) is a plus.
Locations: Doha, Qatar
Industry Experience: Government and Public Services.
Vision: To enable government & business to excel. Mission: To deliver innovative Information Technology solutions enabling government and business to serve their customers effectively. This is achieved through the deployment of best talent and practices, to realize Qatar’s national vision of a vibrant knowledge based society. Objectives Market leadership as a commercial enterprise that supports national efforts of developing a strong and sustainable IT sector in Qatar. Delivering high-value IT services and solutions that are relevant to segments of national and social strategic importance. Building and sustaining local and regional IT delivery and domain expertise in Government, Healthcare and Education. Increasing the contribution of IT to Qatar’s GDP growth.
