IT Enterprise Architect

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

In Saudi Arabia, SYSTRA has been ever present for more than 20 years and continues to expand and play its part in helping the Kingdom achieve its 2030 vision. With 400+ employees, SYSTRA is involved in many of the Kingdom's iconic projects.

Within our Consulting business, we have an opportunity to establish a PMO to assist in the delivery of a regeneration programme within Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; within this scope we are looking for an IT Enterprise Architect to join this programme.

• Define and develop the enterprise architecture framework, principles, and standards based on industry best practices and business goals.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand their needs and align technology solutions with strategic business objectives.
• Conduct analysis of business and IT processes, identify gaps, and create roadmaps for architectural improvements.
• Design and document enterprise-level solutions, including systems, applications, databases, and infrastructure components.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, products, and services that align with the organization's architecture strategy.
• Ensure architectural compliance by conducting regular reviews and audits of existing systems and proposed enhancements.
• Assist with project planning, estimation, and risk assessment activities to ensure successful delivery of architectural initiatives.
• Collaborate with other architects and stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes related to enterprise architecture.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 10 years) as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar role, preferably within large-scale organizations.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Good knowledge of data management, cybersecurity, and infrastructure systems.
• Familiar with tools such as EDMS (ACONEX, MEEZOTEEM), BIM & GIS.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise-level architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proficiency in assessing business needs and translating them into technical requirements.
• Solid understanding of software development processes, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience in designing distributed systems, cloud-based architectures, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex business and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF certification) or related domains are a plus.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards is highly desirable.

SYSTRA is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.