IT Enterprise Architecture Manager

ASMO is a groundbreaking joint venture between DHL and Saudi Aramco. Inheriting DHL’s logistics excellence and Saudi Aramco’s extensive supply chain ecosystem, we are here to set a new benchmark and redefine the procurement and supply chain landscape, enabling growth.

ASMO aims to be operational in 2025 and provide reliable end-to-end integrated procurement and supply chain services for companies across the industrial, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. Our focus customers in the short term will be Saudi Aramco and its Affiliates. In the long term, all the industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia aim to reach the MENA region.

Objective:

The Enterprise Architecture Manager will contribute to the strategic direction and leadership for enterprise architecture initiatives across ASMO. This role will help maintain the ASMO’s IT architecture vision, principles, and roadmap. The Manager will also help drive alignment between ASMO’s business strategy and technology capabilities.

General Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the IT Strategy & Governance department’s short to mid-term strategic plan to ensure alignment with the IT Strategy & Governance department’s strategic priorities, and the corporate goals by leading the Enterprise Architecture unit.
• Contribute to the development of annual business plans for the assigned areas of responsibility in the Enterprise Architecture unit to support the achievement of financial and strategic objectives.
• Monitor, control and report key performance indicators related to the IT Strategy & Governance department to track performance and recommend corrective actions through the perspective of the Enterprise Architecture unit.
• Help lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions for ASMO.
• Collaborate with Technology teams and ASMO’s other business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with ASMO’s business goals.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies, including solution blueprints, roadmaps, and standards.
• Maintain and enforce governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards and guidelines, review and approve architecture artifacts, conduct architecture reviews, and provide guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with the established architecture.
• Monitor the implementation of architecture initiatives, track progress and report KPIs to the Director of IT Strategy & Governance.
• Manage the activities of direct reports to ensure that all work is carried out in an efficient manner, in line with the annual business plans, policies and procedures.
• Manage the performance management process by setting annual objectives, and developing staff through mentoring, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Identify employees’ training and developmental needs and in conjunction with Human Capital Department bridge the knowledge gaps to ensure continuous progression, and high-level of competence within the team.
• Contribute to defining an optimum structure for the IT Strategy & Governance department via the Enterprise Architecture unit, to ensure smooth workflow of operational processes and optimal utilisation of resources.
• Provide input into the preparation and consolidation of the IT Strategy & Governance department’s budget with regards to the Enterprise Architecture unit, monitor financial performance during the year and identify areas of unsatisfactory performance (if any), and recommend mitigating actions.
• Identify and manage implementation of change initiatives on systems, processes and practices considering ‘international leading practices’, and/or other changes in the business environment.
• Recommend improvements to departmental procedures, and ensure implementation of policies, procedures, systems and controls covering the Enterprise Architecture unit so that all activities meet ASMO’s standards, compliance, and regulatory requirements, align to business requirements, and increase operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering ‘international leading practices’, in order to increase operational effectiveness within the unit.
• Ensure that all relative reports are prepared timely and accurately, and meet the IT Strategy & Governance department’s requirements, policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and relevant quality, health, safety, security and environmental procedures and controls across the IT Strategy & Governance department to guarantee employee safety and delivery of high-quality services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information technology or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required.
• Master’s degree in business administration, computer science, information technology or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is preferred.
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (ZCEA), Certified IT Architect, or any relevant certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.
• 9 years’ experience in the same Field, out of which 3 years at a supervisory position or similar level.