Smart City Business Architect

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At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us.

With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference.

Devoteam Culture & Values:
True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values.

Culture:
Fair and courageous
Everyone is treated fairly – this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it.

Ambition and results
Ambition is nurtured at every step – this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint.

Learning and innovating
Curiosity and learning are at our core – this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence.

Caring and sharing
A caring attitude is infused into our culture – this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration.

At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers,

Values:

• Respect
• Frankness
• Passion

Knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further.

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Job Description
Summary Introduction:
We are seeking a Smart City Business Architect to lead the development and alignment of business capabilities, operating models, and value streams within smart city programs. The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating city visions and sectoral priorities into actionable business architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of urban development, service design, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture.

Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:

• Define business architecture blueprints for smart city programs that align strategic objectives with operational capabilities.
• Model current and target state business architectures, including value streams, capability maps, and organizational models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across government, utilities, and private sector to understand and articulate urban service needs.
• Facilitate alignment between business, data, application, and technology architecture domains within enterprise architecture efforts.
• Lead the identification and prioritization of smart city use cases across urban domains (e.g., mobility, energy, public safety, citizen engagement).
• Support the design of key performance indicators (KPIs), business processes, and service delivery models for smart city services.
• Develop transition roadmaps that connect strategy to execution through transformation initiatives and digital enablers.
• Advise on governance, operating models, and institutional frameworks for smart city implementation and sustainability.
• Contribute to RFP development, capability assessments, and business case creation for public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Architecture, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 8+ years in business architecture, enterprise transformation, or strategy consulting.
• At least 3 years working in smart city programs, digital government, or urban innovation projects.
• Experience in designing operating models, business capability maps, and strategic roadmaps.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage cross-sectoral stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and documentation abilities.
• Bilingual (English and Arabic) is highly desirable.

Business & Architectural Skills:

• Proficiency in business architecture modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, BIZBOK, or similar).
• Understanding of TOGAF or enterprise architecture methodologies.
• Familiarity with smart city frameworks (e.g., ISO 37106, ITU standards, or local urban digital regulations).

Additional Information
Business Unit: Strategy & Transformation
Level: Mid Senior Level
Industry: Smart Cities / Digital Transformation / Urban Strategy