Job Description
Location: Riyadh, KSA.Years of Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience.Project Duration: 1 year.Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect (Applications) to join our team for a one-year engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise architecture and applications, with the ability to define baseline architectures, evaluate current and future solutions, and provide strategic guidance for business and systems processes.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture Development:Define and document baseline architectures for Business, Application, Data, and Technology domains.Identify gaps in current architectures and provide recommendations for enhancements.Solution Evaluation and Planning:Evaluate existing and future solutions, applications, and technologies to ensure alignment with business goals.Establish overall requirements, planning objectives, and technology roadmaps.Business and Systems Guidance:Provide guidance on business architecture and systems processing to ensure effective alignment with organizational objectives.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable architectural solutions.EA Application Management:Identify organizational needs for new enterprise architecture applications.Elicit, express, prioritize, analyze, and manage requirements to support EA initiatives.RFP Preparation and Assessment:Prepare, review, and assess RFPs for EA-related projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Support vendor evaluation and selection processes.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:Engage with cross-functional teams, including IT, business, and external vendors, to drive architecture projects.Ensure effective communication and collaboration to deliver optimal solutions.Key Qualifications and SkillsExperience:Minimum of 7 years in Enterprise Architecture, with a focus on applications and solutions.Proven experience in defining baseline architectures and managing EA-related projects.Technical Expertise:Strong knowledge of Business, Application, Data, and Technology architecture domains.Familiarity with evaluating and planning enterprise-level solutions and technologies.Requirements Management:Expertise in eliciting, analyzing, and managing requirements for EA applications and projects.RFP and Vendor Management:Hands-on experience in preparing, reviewing, and assessing RFPs for enterprise architecture projects.Experience in vendor evaluation and selection processes.Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.Capability to work in dynamic, collaborative environments.Note: This is a one-year engagement role with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.
