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Experience
10 - 15 Years
Job Location
Education
Master of Technology/Engineering(Computers), Master of Science(Computers), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Information Technology)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Role Purpose
The Head of Strategy & Architecture is responsible for defining and driving the enterprise information & technology strategy, target architecture, and business-aligned technology capabilities. The role acts as a strategic business partner, translating business strategy and requirements into future-ready, secure, and cost-effective solutions, while enabling innovation and digital transformation. The role acts as the bridge between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring clear and effective communication across IT and business stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the strategy and architecture team, defining and maintaining the enterprise Information & Technology strategy aligned with IT’s vision and corporate objectives.
Develop and execute multi-year technology roadmap, through advising the CIO and leadership team on technology direction and strategic trade-offs.
Ensure clear, complete, and prioritized business requirements are defined early to inform IT business planning.
Translate business needs into technology and architecture requirements.
Define, govern and implement an enterprise architecture framework, establishing IT as the ‘technical and design authority’.
Establish and enforce architecture principles, standards, and reference models.
Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, resilience, security, and regulatory compliance.
Responsible for IT department wide communication plan, translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly narratives.
Support technology investment planning and guide build/buy/partner decisions.
Monitor and assess emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating business value and readiness adoption
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field (Master’s preferred).
10-15 years in IT, with at least 5 years in a senior position.
Significant experience in technology strategy and digital transformation
Strong understanding of composable and hybrid architectures, data, analytics and integration architectures, and cyber security and regulatory considerations
Proven track record of building and leading distributed teams
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Able to balance long-term vision with practical execution.
Leadership presence and ability to influence at exec and senior levels
Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- Enterprise Architecture
- VP Of Strategy & Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Chief Technology Architect
- IT Strategy
- Head Of Architecture
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Innovo Build LLC
Mathew Thomas - NA
Level 2, Dubai Hills Estate Business Park 1 PO Box 52930, Dubai, United Arab Emirates P.O Box 11286, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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