Data Architecture - Senior Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Data Architecture Manager assumes the data architecture leadership, and performs architectural analysis tasks related to the development of enterprise data architecture at NEOM Public Services Company, research and implement data reference architecture and ensure the provision of timely and authoritative advice and support to the various stakeholders as well as Data Analytics and AI team division.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Experience in Data Architecture: Minimum of 7 years in IT, including 2+ years specifically in data architecture, with a strong background in assessing current states and designing target data architecture models.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with various DBMS configurations (e.g., Oracle, MSSQL, DB2) and a solid understanding of data architecture concepts, frameworks, and integration models.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; TOGAF certification and additional database-related certifications (e.g., OCP, CDMP) are highly preferred.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze emerging data trends, recommend architectural improvements, and contribute to enterprise architecture initiatives while ensuring alignment with business strategies.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Data Architecture Senior Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Enterprise Architecture Development and Management

• Understand, advocate and support NEOM CG business and IT strategies and ensure business IT alignment from a data architecture perspective.
• Understand the business requirements, business processes and system functionality to develop the data models.
• Lead and develop NEOM CG data architecture viewpoints and deliverables, at the conceptual and logical level, (As-Is Data Architecture, Target Data Architectures, and gap analysis) and recommend data roadmap supporting the business needs of NEOM CG.
• Participate in conducting data architecture compliance reviews for implementation projects and provide recommendations as needed.
• Lead and develop data architecture principles and standards to guide EAO.
• Recommend enhancements to Data Architecture governance to the Enterprise Architect.
• Research and analyze contemporary and emerging technological trends and provide recommendations.
• Participate in evaluating change requests and conducting impact analysis as needed.
• Contribute to providing consultations and awareness services to EAO and the wider NEOM CG stakeholders on subjects related to data architecture and associated trends.
• Contribute to the development of new RFPs for the IT initiatives and evaluate the responses from data architecture point of view.
• Ensure all data architecture artifacts are properly managed within the EA Repository.
• Participate in developing and refreshing NEOM CG IT strategic plans.

Administrative and People Management

• Attend meetings with the business and IT stakeholders for requirements gathering and decision making.
• Actively participate in the creation or evolution of the enterprise architecture function/program.
• Work closely with the research companies and technology vendors to analyze specific technical challenges, tools and trends.
• Report to the chief architect on the overall performance of the data architecture activities and the EA engagements.
• Promote the EA process, outcomes and results to the organization, including the enterprise's IT and business leaders.

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account leading practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Promote the implementation and adherence to policies, processes and operating procedures to others within NEOM CG.
• Support the team in daily activities and aims to transfer his knowledge to less experienced colleagues and to orient them on applied policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Information Technology.
• At least 2 years of working in data architecture including assessing current state and designing target data architecture models.
• Previous experience in public sector and government settings is highly preferable.
• Hands-on experience with different DBMS configuration and development such as Oracle, MSSQL, and DB2.
• Excellent understanding of EA and Data Architecture concepts and frameworks including data messaging protocols, semantic data interoperability concepts, and XML data modelling.
• Proven experience in designing data integration models.
• Understanding of the emerging data trends (Big Data and Analytics) and their value from data architecture point of view for NEOM CG.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with varying levels of stakeholders and build relationships effectively.
• Engage in engagements with Business stakeholders, assessing their needs for adoption and success.
• Demonstrate the value in solving industry-specific challenges.
• Effectively identify business needs and risks, outlining deliverables and scoping work to address them.
• Recommend workflows and optimizations based on industry expertise and best practices.
• Develop effective onboarding plans and assist in implementing as needed.
• Partner with technical resources in Support, engaging assistance on-site or remotely when appropriate.
• Monitor progress against plans and deliverables, effectively communicating progress and managing scope.
• Communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, keeping them informed and effectively delivering high-touch support.
• Collaborate well and grow cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment across teams.
• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data.
• Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating business operations, applications, and programming.
• Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports for management and executive teams.
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Certification in TOGAF is highly preferred.
• Certification in Database such as OCP, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Big Data, BI and Data analysis is highly preferred.