architecture manager

Takamol Holding

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Manager of Solution Architects to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions in a cloud-native ecosystem. This role combines technical leadership, strategic foresight, and hands-on solutioning to drive technology transformation across the enterprise.
 
 
 You will lead a high-caliber team focused on modern software architecture, cloud platforms, and robust integration patterns, ensuring solutions are aligned with business goals and future-ready.
 
 
 As a thought leader, you&rsquo;ll guide the architectural direction across cloud-native platforms, microservices, serverless, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines&mdash;ensuring our technology stack remains cutting-edge and business-aligned.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Solution Architects who design systems across multiple business domains and technology stacks.
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 Drive strategic technical decisions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability, maintainability, and innovation.
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 Architect and guide the implementation of cloud-native solutions (AWS, OCI, or GCP), including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security services.
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 Own the creation and maintenance of architecture documentation, including:
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 System diagrams (using tools like Draw.io, Lucidchart)
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 Component and container-level views using the C4 model
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 Behavioral modeling via UML (sequence, class, activity diagrams)
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 Business process flows using BPMN
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 Define and standardize software development patterns including:
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 Microservices, event-driven and service mesh architectures
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 Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
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 Hexagonal/clean architecture
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 Serverless and containerized solutions
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 Event sourcing, CQRS, and saga patterns
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 Apply deep knowledge of integration patterns such as:
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 Synchronous and asynchronous APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
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 Messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS)
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 API gateways and service orchestration/choreography
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 Promote scalable and reliable design principles using performance engineering, high availability, fault tolerance, and observability best practices.
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 Lead architectural governance through design reviews, reference architecture creation, and technology evaluations.
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 Define and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies with clear documentation, RTO/RPO planning, and resilient cloud architectures.
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 Partner with cross-functional stakeholders&mdash;engineering, product, security, and business leaders&mdash;to align on strategic roadmaps and ensure architectural consistency.
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 Stay ahead of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML services, edge computing, low-code platforms) and assess relevance to business and architecture strategy.
 
 
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
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 8+ years of experience in software and solution architecture, with at least 1 years in a leadership or management role.
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 Deep hands-on expertise in one or more cloud platforms: AWS, OCI, or GCP.
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 Solid background in software engineering, with coding experience in modern languages such as Java, JavaScript, PHP or Ruby.
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 Strong experience in enterprise integration, distributed systems, and API-first development.
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 Proven ability to think strategically and architect for scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency.
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 Deep understanding of software engineering practices, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevSecOps.
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 Strong familiarity with disaster recovery and high availability strategies (multi-region architectures, backups, failover design).
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 Proven experience designing and deploying scalable systems using modern architecture patterns.
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 Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to bridge business and technical teams.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Cloud certifications: AWS/OCI/GCP Architect-level.
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 Exposure to data architecture and modern data platforms (e.g., data lakes, real-time streaming, data mesh).
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 Strong documentation skills using:
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 Draw.io, Lucidchart, or similar diagramming tools
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 C4 model, UML, and BPMN
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 Experience with architecture modeling tools or platforms (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx Enterprise Architect).
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 Familiarity with security by design and zero-trust architecture.
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 Experience in high-growth, agile environments and digital transformation initiatives.
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 Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, ansible) and GitOps workflows
 
 
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</div>

Solution Architecture Manager

GIG Gulf

<div>
 
 
 Who we are:
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf (a Fairfax company) is part of the Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), the #1 largest regional composite insurer in the Middle East and North Africa, with presence in 12 markets including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Turkey. GIG Group reported consolidated assets of US$ 3.83 billion and $69 million net profit for the year 2023. The majority shareholder of GIG Group is Toronto based Fairfax Financial Holding, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance with a presence in 40 markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf is an &lsquo;A&rsquo; rated regional insurer with a top 5 position in each of its markets (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain). GIG Gulf has been present in the region for over 70 years with a strategic focus on both growth and investments and is a one stop shop offering a wide range of insurance products and services that cater to a broad variety of needs for corporates, SMEs and individual customers throughout UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. GIG Gulf also owns a 50% stake in GIG Saudi. Our strategic objectives and guiding principles are focused on Regional Growth, Customer Experience and Digital Transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf has created a diverse and inclusive working environment and culture with a workforce of over 800 employees, with over 60 nationalities, across 15 branches and retail shops region-wide and over 1 million customers. GIG Gulf is a caring partner that encourages customers to achieve their goals and live an inspiring and fulfilling life. We are obsessed with customer feedback and continuously evolving to become the region&rsquo;s digital insurer of reference, committed to running our operations in a responsible, sustainable way
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job purpose:
 
 
 
 Are you enthusiast in contributing to the business purpose of a Regional Insurance Leader? Are you Data driven, technologically savvy and hands-on Data Architect with Data Engineering exposure on AWS and Azure Cloud? Express your Passion with GIG Gulf business and IT stakeholders to:
 
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 define and maintain GIG Gulf IT Data standards, architectural guidelines and solutions.
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 lead pilots, POCs and exploration of new innovative solutions, practices and patterns
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 influence delivery of GIG Gulf Data &amp; AI projects on time, quality and budget,
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 actively contribute to GIG Gulf&rsquo; Data &amp; AI vision and roadmap, including business case definition, project requirements, organization, and methodology,
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 In collaboration with GIG Gulf business and IT stakeholders and considering information system landscape, business ambitions, recommendation, best practices, technology evolution and market trends:
 
 
 
 
 
 Architecture
 
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 Lead the definition and maintenance of GIG Gulf&rsquo;s enterprise data and AI architecture and delivery roadmap
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 Drive the data and AI architecture aligned with GIG Gulf&rsquo;s business and technology strategy
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 Contribute to the IT Strategy Plan, including cloud, data, analytics, and AI capabilities
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 Support selection and evolution of data and AI platforms, technologies, and strategic partners
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 Data &amp; AI Platform Leadership
 
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 Define architectural patterns for data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and GenAI use cases
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 Guide the design of AI-ready data foundations, including structured and unstructured data pipelines
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 Ensure architectural consistency, reuse, and alignment across data, analytics, and AI solutions
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 Work closely with information security, risk, and compliance teams to embed governance and controls
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 Technical Leadership
 
 
 Strong technical leader with broad and in-depth understanding of:
 
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 Data architecture, data modeling, and data governance
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 Data engineering and cloud-native data platforms
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 Analytics, BI, and AI/ML solution patterns
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 Generative AI concepts including LLM-based solutions, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector-based retrieval architectures etc.
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 Maintain practical knowledge of data and AI services from AWS and Azure along with modern development practices
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 Operational &amp; Technical Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Data &amp; AI Architecture
 
 
 Function as an active, initiative‑taking Data and AI Architect for GIG Gulf initiatives:
 
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 Refine and maintain data and AI architecture frameworks, guidelines, and design patterns
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 Define target-state architectures for master data (customer, product, provider, referential data)
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 Contribute to solution and technical architecture covering:
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 Data lakes and analytical platforms
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 AI/ML and GenAI-enabled use cases
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 Design architecture that support AI workloads, including (desirable):
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 Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns
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 Vector storage and semantic retrieval for enterprise knowledge use cases
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 Secure integration of public or foundation models with internal data
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 Tangible Outcomes &amp; Delivery Focus
 
 
 Maintain a strong delivery and results orientation:
 
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 Contribute to the data and AI roadmap aligned to business priorities
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 Lead implementation of data and analytics solutions on AWS (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS, Lambda, Athena) and/or Azure (e.g., Data Lake Storage, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Functions, Event Hubs)
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 Oversee data modeling for OLTP and OLAP systems, including data quality, cleansing, and de-duplication initiatives
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 Guide data engineering practices using Spark (Python, Spark SQL), data workflows and automated pipelines
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 Support AI-enabled analytics and reporting use cases through curated data marts and BI extensions
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 Ensure solutions are production-ready, documented, and maintainable
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 AI Solution Governance &amp; Integration
 
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 Define architectural guardrails for enterprise AI usage, including (desirable):
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 Responsible and compliant use of LLMs and GenAI services
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 Data access, privacy, and residency controls for AI solutions
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 Integration patterns for AI agents and automated workflows where applicable
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 Support evaluation and controlled adoption of AI technologies, avoiding fragmented or unmanaged deployments
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 Ensure AI solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory requirements
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 Communication &amp; Stakeholder Engagement
 
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 Prepare clear, structured architectural proposals and decision papers with supporting rationale
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 Communicate architectural choices to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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 Provide clear recommendations aligned with business outcomes and strategy
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 Promote collaboration, reuse, and shared ownership across delivery teams
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 Quality &amp; Operational Excellence
 
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 Ensure high-quality testing, data validation, and operational readiness of data and AI platforms
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 Support incident, problem, and defect analysis related to data and AI solutions
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 Track and follow up on issues to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement
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 People Leadership
 
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 Manage recruitment and onboarding of data and AI team members in collaboration with HR
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 Set, review, and track team objectives and performance
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 Support team development through coaching, mentoring, and targeted training
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 Foster a collaborative culture aligned with GIG values and delivery commitments
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 Business / Domain knowledge requirements
 
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 Knowledge of Health Data industry
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 Basic knowledge of the insurance business
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 Basic understanding of market practices/business processes
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 Understanding of regulatory challenges, including compliance, data privacy and residency
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 Minimum requirements of role
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Technical Skills
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
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 Master&rsquo;s degree or relevant professional certifications (cloud, data, or architecture‑related) are an advantage but not mandatory
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 Experience
 
 
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 8 &ndash;12 years of overall experience in data architecture, data engineering, or closely related roles
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 3-5 years in an architecture role responsible for data platforms on cloud
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 Proven experience designing and delivering data and analytics solutions on AWS and/or Azure
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 Experience in regulated environments (insurance, financial services, healthcare) is preferred
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 Core Skills
 
 
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 Data Architecture &ndash; Ability to define conceptual, logical, and physical data architectures aligned to business strategy
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 Cloud Data Platforms &ndash; Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure data and analytics services
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 Data Engineering &ndash; Hands on experience designing and delivering scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark and Python
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 Analytics &amp; BI &ndash; Hands on experience with analytical use cases, data marts, and BI platforms (such as Power BI or others)
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 AI‑enabled Data Architectures (
 
 desirable
 
 ) &ndash; Hands on experience enabling AI/ML and GenAI use cases through data foundations, including exposure to LLM‑based solutions, RAG patterns, and vector‑based retrieval where applicable
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 Data Governance &amp; Security &ndash; Strong understanding of data quality, privacy, residency, and security‑by‑design principles
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 Collaboration
 
 
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 Proven experience leading data or analytics teams
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 Strong stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and control functions
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 Ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly
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 Comfortable working in a high‑demand, delivery‑oriented environment
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 Communication and Soft Skills
 
 
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 Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
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 Team player &ndash; ability to work with a team and influence a positive collaborative culture
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 Ability to prioritize workload appropriately based on the impact on the business
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 Demonstrated ability to work independently while efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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</div>

Data Architecture Manager

Riyadh Air

<div>About the Company:
<div>
Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that&rsquo;s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub &ndash; a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.
</div>About the Role:

Are you a collaborative and strategic Enterprise Security Architect with the ability to create comprehensive security frameworks? 
This is a pivotal role where you will design and implement security architecture, ensuring robust protection across systems, data, and applications. 
You will be instrumental in security architecture development in alignment with TOGAF and SABSA frameworks, as well as supporting cloud security, identity management, data protection, API security; all while aligning security strategies with business objectives. 
A core component of this role is to conduct regular assessments against systems or designs to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities and provide recommendations to enhance the architecture security. 
To achieve security architecture objectives, you will work cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, business teams and vendors to integrate, embed and validate security by design. 
Here's your opportunity to shape the future of enterprise security, defining architecture strategies and fortifying cloud security and IAM frameworks.<div> 
</div>
About You:

Degree qualified, you will possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, of which at least 2 years would have been in security architecture related roles. 
Your experience will include hands-on exposure to cloud platforms and related security solutions. 
Certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or MS Azure Certified Security will be viewed favourably. 
We&rsquo;d love to hear from you even more if you have experience in designing and implementing IAM, Cloud, Data and API security frameworks. 
This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air. 
Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing applications shortly</div>

Enterprise Security Architecture Manager

Rawaj - Human Capital Management

<div>Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi Group of Companies, recognized for excellence in large-scale construction projects and integrated infrastructure services across the Kingdom.
As a Technical Architecture Manager you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all architectural design aspects of real estate development projects from concept design through detailed design and IFC documentation. The role ensures that architectural solutions are innovative, compliant with Saudi regulations and international standards, and aligned with the project&rsquo;s cost, quality, sustainability, and market positioning objectives. The Technical Architecture Manager acts as the client representative, coordinating design consultants, contractors, and internal departments to ensure the proper integration of architectural design within the overall project development.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Accountabilities</h2>
The position involves:<ul><li>
Lead the architectural design direction for mixed-use, residential, commercial, and office developments.</li><li>
Translate development briefs into clear and actionable architectural design requirements.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between design vision, financial feasibility, and market positioning.</li><li>
Review and approve architectural deliverables across all stages (Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design, and IFC drawings).</li><li>
Manage and supervise external architectural consultants and review their submissions.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with project brief, cost plans, timelines, and quality standards.</li><li>
Ensure coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, and other disciplines.</li><li>
Evaluate design variations and participate in value engineering initiatives.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), MOMRA regulations, Civil Defense requirements, and municipality regulations.</li><li>
Coordinate with government authorities to obtain necessary design approvals and permits.</li><li>
Review technical specifications, material selections, and ensure constructability.</li><li>
Conduct design audits and quality reviews to maintain high standards.</li><li>
Integrate sustainability principles into design where applicable.</li><li>
Collaborate with cost consultants to ensure alignment with project budget and cost efficiency.</li><li>
Monitor and evaluate the cost impact of design changes.</li><li>
Support the marketing team with architectural materials such as layouts, renders, and presentations when required.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We are Looking for: 
 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architectural Engineering (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</li><li>
Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or sustainability certifications are an advantage.</li><li>
Minimum 10&ndash;12 years of experience in architectural design.</li><li>
At least 5 years in a leadership role within real estate development or consultancy.</li><li>
Proven experience in large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.</li><li>
Strong familiarity with Saudi regulatory approval processes.</li></ul></div>

Technical Architecture Manager - Real Estate | Saudi Arabia

The Cigna Group

<div>Digital Technology: GenAI Architecture Senior Manager 
 
Evernorth exists to elevate health for all, because we believe health is the starting point for
 
human potential and progress. As champions for affordable, predictable, and simple health
 
care, we solve the problems others don&rsquo;t, won&rsquo;t or can&rsquo;t. We are passionate about making
 
healthcare better by delivering world-class solutions that make a real difference. We are always
 
looking upward. And that starts with finding the right talent to help us get there. 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
 Define the enterprise GenAI architecture strategy, including LLM selection, RAG
</li><li>patterns, vector stores, orchestration, and AI governance.
</li><li> Architect secure, scalable, and highly available AI platforms across cloud
</li><li>environments.
</li><li> Evaluate and select new LLMs, frameworks, tools, and vendors; drive PoCs and
</li><li>architectural decisions.
</li><li> Prompt engineering design / analysis and evaluation</li><li>
 Establish reference architectures, design patterns, and best practices for GenAI
</li><li>adoption.
</li><li> Partner with security, compliance, and data governance teams to ensure
</li><li>responsible AI implementation.
</li><li> Guide senior engineers and teams on complex architectural challenges.
</li><li> Provide technical leadership in executive and cross-organization forums.
</li><li> Ensure alignment between business outcomes, technology strategy, and
</li><li>long-term platform evolution.</li><li>
Required Experience / Qualifications:
</li><li> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master&rsquo;s
</li><li>preferred). 
</li></ul> 
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we&rsquo;re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.</div>

Architecture Senior Manager

Ralph Lauren

<div>
 Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
 
 
 At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education &amp; Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
 
 
 ,
 
 
 The Fixture Development &amp; Execution Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a library of fixture drawings and specifications for use in new stores and renovations across all regions. S/he works closely with fixture manufacturers globally to ensure fixtures meet RL standards of quality and design, and supports Store Planning teams on shop drawing and finish approvals.
 
 
 ,
 
 
 Fixture Development
 
 
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 Develop detailed AutoCAD drawings of store fixtures, displays, signage and millwork detailing. Work closely with Fixture Designer to ensure design intent of each fixture is captured in the technical drawings.
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 Manage library of technical fixture drawings for each RL store concept, maintaining drawings and specifications up to date.
 </li>
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 Support value engineering initiatives to meet cost targets for specific concepts or projects.
 </li>
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 Work closely with the Planning Materials team in the development of planning guidelines and assets.
 </li>
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 Support Store Planning teams on custom fixture requests to address specific site conditions.
 </li>
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 Adhere to established AutoCAD, data management and directory standards.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Finishes
 
 
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 Manage library of finish samples and replenishment process, ensuring availability of physical samples for the A&amp;D studio.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain detailed specifications for finishes, including millwork and metal work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with manufacturers to ensure wood and metal finishes meet RL standards for design and quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the development of new finishes for millwork and metal work.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Millwork Production
 
 
 <ul>
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 Review and approve shop drawings for production, working closely with manufacturers to coordinate production, ensuring RL quality standards are met across all suppliers globally.
 </li>
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 Review and approve finish samples, mock-ups and prototypes.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Along with Procurement team, manage supplier qualification process to evaluate and onboard new millwork suppliers across all regions.
 
 
 Salary range: $65,000 - $102,000 annually,
 
 
 4-6 years of experience in high-end millwork, fixture, furniture or cabinetry production.
 
 
 Superior understanding of millwork detailing and execution, materials specifications, fabrication techniques and installation methods
 
 
 Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
 
 
 Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
 
 
 Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
</div>

Architecture & Design Manager, RLA+D Studio

Hilton

<div>Senior Manager Architecture , KSA
About Hilton
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with over 9,000 properties with 1.3 million rooms in 138 countries and territories. In the 107 years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 25 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, excellent Team Member benefits and we are consistently named among one of the World&rsquo;s Best Workplaces.
Position Statement:
The Senior Manager will assist in the review and development of the architecture process across Development hotel projects in KSA. The AD&amp;C team provides support to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, facilitating pipeline growth of all Hilton brands across the region. Working closely with the Director of Architecture to enhance the quality of design and all architectural responsibilities associated with development growth, supporting stakeholders in the KSA region.
Position Summary:
As the Senior Manager Architecture KSA, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:<ul><li>Assist the Director with all architecture responsibilities including technical review of all specifications, detailed planning drawings and construction details to meet both Brand and technical standards, participating in value engineering opportunities, working with vendors and Project Directors to meet project schedules, and any design issue that impacts the overall success of renovations services.</li><li>Support architectural design for projects within KSA, including new developments, conversions and adaptive re-use projects, particularly the pre-signing phase.
</li><li>Work with the development team in creating property specific area programs which will form the basis of the architectural planning brief.</li><li>Assist development team in pre-signed deals to complete architectural plan reviews and direction to architects.</li><li>Contribute to region specific requirements to global Brand standards for all Hilton Brands.</li><li>Participate at projects Design Review Workshops/ Meetings.</li><li>Work with Owner/Developer design team and Project Directors. Design, direct and guide consultants on each project to achieve Hilton Brands standards and requirements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to Owner/Developers, Hilton management and Architecture, Design &amp; Construction.</li><li>Conduct project handovers with Project Directors upon signing of all deals.</li><li>Assist the AD&amp;C team in the review of conversion opportunities to Hilton Brands.</li><li>Prepare presentations of selected projects for submittal to DRC (Design Review Committee).</li><li>Participate in post-opening Design reviews with Operation and AD&amp;C.</li><li>Support Project Directors with Interior Design feedback on projects when required.</li><li>Stays knowledgeable about the Hotel Design industry and works to introduce new products and materials to the company as well as guiding design groups to their availability and potential project application.</li><li>Liaise with other AD&amp;C functions including Interior Design team, Engineers, as well as internal Hilton departments such as Brand / F&amp;B team / Operations as required.
</li><li>Periodic site visits during construction with project directors to monitor the quality of work.</li><li>Close liaison with all Hilton brand representatives, lending architectural support to all brand initiatives and new brand roll-outs relative to region.</li><li>Conduct project handovers with Hilton Project Directors once new projects are signed.</li><li>Building rapport with the development team, internal departments, consultants, owners and franchisees to ensure effective working relationships.</li><li>The role will require frequent travel to projects in KSA</li></ul>
What are we looking for?
Applicants should have a proven background in architecture &amp; design with significant experience of supporting the design and development of hotel projects.<ul><li>Excels in problem-solving, working under pressure, and collaborating to meet deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects across multiple countries with different stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to work independently with strong work ethic, punctual nature and a dedicated team member.</li><li>Strong inter-personal skills to communicate effectively and build working relationships across the region. Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft 365 applications, Bluebeam PDF Revu</li><li>Upholds ethical standards, handles sensitive information with absolute discretion, and takes initiative to achieve goals.</li></ul><div>
Required Qualifications 
<ul><li>University degree or extensive experience in lieu.</li><li>Qualified architect with strong design space planning skills, and hotel understanding.</li><li>Five (5) years work experience in hospitality design.</li><li>A thorough understanding of hospitality architecture.</li><li>Ability to speak, write and communicate fluently in Arabic and English.</li><li>Ability to access the Holy Cities.</li></ul></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications 
<ul><li>Currently working for, or previously employed by a major international hotel company in similar capacity, or major design or management role in architectural practice specialising in hotel and large mixed-use developments across KSA.</li></ul></div>
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Senior Manager Architecture , KSA

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