Education: Bachelor’s degree / diploma in information technology, computer science, management information systems, master’s in computer science,
Experience: 15yrs+ experience in leading and architecting complex technical programs; key leadership role within Large Scale Integration and Education Digital Transformation projects.
Competencies:
The Lead Enterprise Architect will be the technical design authority for Orange’s architecture services for project delivery at Emirates School Establishment. They will need to demonstrate full system lifecycle ability to solve problems and meet business needs. Working with in-house and third-party teams, the role holder will serve as a central point of contact for technical architecture across the project.
Able to demonstrate detailed design skills specific to the education vertical complemented by an architecture level appreciation of all relevant complimentary technologies. The lead architect will ensure that customer solutions are delivered within budget to the quality standards required. The ability to propose and design specific solutions to individual sets of customer requirements, they will be required to develop new solutions in response to market trends and the demands of public education within the UAE.
Experience with enterprise system architectures; previous experience designing architecture for an organization on an enterprise level. Able to lead the definition of technology system and application architecture and provide vision for each phase of delivery. Demonstrates problem anticipation, and problem-solving ability. Able to participate in creating strategies and in the definition of process and policies.
Expert with enterprise architecture for K-12 education, it is expected that you will be a subject matter expert on ToGAF / or other enterprise architecture framework. An excellent understanding of IT Service policies, processes and compliance standards and design frameworks (BPML /ArchiMate / SysML) is essential.
Attributes: Excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare technical documentation. To be able to elicit system requirements and implement advanced analytical Skills to translate it into a useable blueprint. Excellent attention to detail, must be capable of logical thinking and possess advanced problem-solving skills. Demonstrate a strong understanding of system project management approaches and requirements, system development lifecycle, and design and test techniques. Experience of working with broad knowledge range of technologies and architectural approaches, methodologies, and frameworks with a pragmatic approach to their application and governance.
Key Technical Skills

• Experience of IT Managed or Outsourced Service designs.

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• Experience of identifying and managing risk to Emirates School Establishment in a technical and operational context.
• Experience of analysing information to identify trends and opportunities within education technology
• Well-developed leadership and planning skills, with the ability to manage and respond effectively to business priorities.
• Substantial knowledge of and experience in providing strategic information technology consulting services within a large corporate or government environment.
• High-level knowledge and substantial experience to influence the development of ICT strategy, standards, practices, and innovation.
• High-level knowledge and substantial experience related to technology and systems development and architecture in a complex enterprise computing environment.
• High-level knowledge and substantial experience in the identification, assessment and management of ICT security and risk factors and technology architecture relevant to K-12 education.
• Comprehensive understanding of the interaction of all technical components in complex business and technical systems with the ability to translate understanding into design, operational and governance recommendations.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills with the ability to provide high-level advice on complex issues, solve complex problems and implement business improvements.
• Highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to achieve a strong customer focus in the delivery of outputs.
• Experience of working with and delivering presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of public cloud infrastructure services and technologies
• IT architectural design principles and cost benefit analysis related to IT operational design.
• Understanding of Business Operations and IT Functions beyond technology
• Understanding of IT Outsource Services
• Maintain knowledge of delivery methodologies and technology roadmaps
• Maintain a broad understanding of competitive products and services
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of industry standards relevant to the role
• To adhere to all company policies and processes
• To obtain and maintain technical accreditations as required
• Act as a mentor and product champion in leading and developing other team members

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• Form relationships with, and act as principal point of contact for appropriate supplier organisations

Key Soft Skills
Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility within a variety of changing situations while working with various individuals and groups. Changes own ideas or perceptions in response to changing circumstances. Strong problem-solving skills
Analytical Thinking: Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that in-turn clearly identifies the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches that are relevant to the decision-making process.
Business Function Knowledge: Uses an understanding of business functions to analyse and propose technical strategies for the business. Assesses benefits, risks, and costs.
Communications for Results: Expresses technical and business concepts, ideas, feelings, opinions, and conclusions orally and in writing.
Problem Solving: Anticipates, identifies, and defines problems. Seeks root causes. Develops and implements practical and timely solutions.
Systems Thinking: Ability to plan and account for impacts of system development efforts across architectural system components, critical business processes, data, and applications. Conceptualizes the impact of changes to system platforms because of system acquisition, system merger, or implementation of en