Director Technology Transformation and Architecture (Based in Dubai)

Director Technology Transformation and Architecture Dubai Competitive tax-free salary benefits A prominent organisation in the region is looking for a seasoned technology leader to drive enterprise-wide transformation and lead the development of a future-focused architecture strategy. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, with a mandate to reimagine operations, enable innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes through modern, scalable solutions. Responsibilities Define and lead the technology transformation roadmap, aligning with enterprise strategic goals. Assess digital maturity across the business and establish initiatives to accelerate digital adoption. Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate technology capabilities into business strategies. Oversee enterprise and business architecture across data, application, technology, and process layers. Establish architecture models, frameworks, standards, and governance practices. Develop and communicate technology vision and strategy across all levels of the organization. Lead a high-performing team of enterprise architects, business architects, and innovation leads. Identify and incubate innovation opportunities, including AI-driven solutions via Centers of Excellence. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the business. Create business capability models, value stream maps, journey maps, and investment roadmaps to guide technology decisions. Champion a culture of innovation, transformation, and cross-functional collaboration. Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders on enterprise technology decisions and investments. Requirements 15 years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture and transformation. 8 years of experience across multiple architecture domains (business, data, solution, infrastructure). 4 years of experience in solution development, technical architecture, and application integration. Proven track record of leading large-scale digital and technology transformation programs. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar. Experience in innovation strategy, including the development and scaling of Centers of Excellence. Familiarity with modern technology stacks, including SaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, and predictive analytics. Strong strategic planning, program management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Highly effective communicator with experience influencing at senior leadership and board levels. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture and/or program management preferred. Experience in retail or consumer-facing sectors is advantageous. Please apply to be contacted with further information.

Location: The City, GB

Posted Date: 6/15/2025