director of architecture

Trilogy

<p>Leveraging deep expertise in education products to inform strategic decision-making</p><p>Crafting technical specifications that prioritize simplicity, efficiency, and long-term sustainability</p><p>Utilizing generative AI technologies to automate engineering processes, aligning with a strategic vision of minimizing manual efforts</p>

Director of Product Architecture

Mace Oman

<br>Job Title<br>Design Management Director - Mixed-Use Developments Dubai<br>Job Description<br>Design Management Director - Mixed-Use Developments Dubai<br> <br>Position Overview<br>Mace is looking for an experienced Design Management Director to join our team in Dubai, delivering project management consultancy (PMC) services across a portfolio of high-value mixed-use developments. These projects are at various stages of the development cycle, requiring leadership through planning, design, procurement, and delivery on a multi-year assignment. This role offers the opportunity to shape iconic developments and influence strategic design outcomes in the UAE construction industry.<br> <br>Job Details<br>Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates<br>Industry: Construction<br>Function: Architecture / Interior Design<br>Gender: Any<br>Candidate Nationality: Any<br>Job Type: Full Time<br> <br>What You ll Do<br> <br>* Lead and enforce Mace s safety-first culture, ensuring exceptional standards in health, safety, quality, and compliance across projects.<br>* Manage the design management function to deliver strategic KPIs and business plan objectives.<br>* Implement design management systems and ensure alignment with statutory, contractual, and legal requirements.<br>* Drive innovation by leveraging internal networks, knowledge-sharing platforms, and best practices.<br>* Mentor and develop design and project teams to foster a culture of learning and professional growth.<br>* Manage senior client relationships and identify opportunities for new business development.<br>* Oversee recruitment, talent development, and succession planning for design teams.<br>* Influence long-term design strategies, embedding sustainability and carbon-conscious solutions into project delivery.<br>* Provide leadership in resolving design-related challenges during all project stages.<br> <br>Ideal Profile<br> <br>* Bachelor s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field; professional membership (RIBA, MICE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT) preferred.<br>* Proven experience in leading design management within mixed-use or high-end hospitality projects.<br>* Extensive background in consultancy and construction project delivery.<br>* In-depth knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation, and sustainable design practices.<br>* Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.<br>* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage high-value client relationships.<br>* Experience in the UAE is essential for client approval.<br> <br>Why Join Us<br> <br>* Work on iconic, high-profile developments shaping the future of Dubai.<br>* Be part of a global consultancy recognized for innovation and sustainability.<br>* Opportunities for professional growth and career development within an international organization.<br>

Design Management Director - Mixed-Use Developments Dubai

QTONET PRIVATE LIMITED

<p><b>Position Overview:</b></p><p>Director Architecture &amp; Designs will lead the architectural design and project execution functions of the organization. This role involves overseeing the planning, design development, approvals, and execution of architectural and construction projects from concept to completion. The GM will ensure all projects align with corporate vision, aesthetic standards, quality benchmarks, budgets, and timelines.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Define and implement architectural and project strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Oversee master planning, design management, and execution for all new and ongoing projects.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to develop sustainable design and construction practices.</li></ul><p><b>2. Design Management</b></p><ul><li>Lead internal and external design teams in developing innovative and cost-effective architectural concepts.</li><li>Review and approve design proposals, working drawings, BOQs, and material specifications.</li><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory codes, safety norms, and environmental standards.</li></ul><p><b>3. Project Planning &amp; Execution</b></p><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle &mdash; from concept, design, approvals, tendering, and construction to handover.</li><li>Develop project budgets, schedules, and quality standards; monitor performance against KPIs.</li><li>Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and government authorities for timely approvals and delivery.</li></ul><p><b>4. Team Management</b></p><ul><li>Build and mentor a high-performing architecture and project management team.</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><b>5. Stakeholder Coordination</b></p><ul><li>Liaise with senior management, clients, and external partners to ensure alignment with project goals.</li><li>Represent the organization in design reviews, coordination meetings, and client presentations.</li></ul><p><b>6. Quality, Cost &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Implement value engineering and cost-control measures without compromising design intent.</li><li>Ensure all project activities comply with legal, safety, and environmental requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</b></p><ul><li><b>Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture (B.Arch); Master&rsquo;s degree (M.Arch / MBA in Project Management) preferred.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> 15&ndash;20 years in architecture, design, and project management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.</li><li><b>Industry Exposure:</b> Real estate development, infrastructure, hospitality, commercial or institutional projects.</li></ul><p><b>Key Skills &amp; Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>Strong leadership and project management capabilities.</li><li>Expertise in architectural design, construction management, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Proficiency in design and project management tools (AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Primavera, etc.).</li><li>Strategic thinking with an eye for design detail and quality.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: &#8377;80,000.00 - &#8377;100,000.00 per year</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Director Architecture & Designs

Emirates Development Bank (EDB)

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  Design and maintain the Bank&rsquo;s enterprise IT architecture, identifying pain points and transition states across systems and applications, and providing vision, risk-aware guidance, and problem solving to IT. Contribute to strategies and policies that align technology architecture with organizational goals, in coordination with the Head of IT and domain leads.
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   Lead the strategic, operational, and technical decision processes to keep IT services aligned to priorities and risk appetite; ensure risk visibility, escalation, and management.
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   Serve as the single IT contact for enterprise IT policy governance; engage C-level leadership (with Head of IT) to promote effective technology adoption.
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   Deliver a holistic IT architecture that enables and is enabled by business and IT strategies.
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   Maintain an open architectural framework across domains (network, infrastructure, applications/solutions, data, security) for near- and long-term horizons.
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   Assess domain needs on projects/systems; recommend solutions aligned to architectural principles for unified, cost-efficient, low-complexity, stable platforms.
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   Develop implementation plans for architecture based on strategy and business requirements; recommend process changes to improve architectural practice.
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   Work with applications, solutions, network, and security teams to enable common services, business rules, and information storage/flow.
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   Lead domain design of stable, extensible architectures (e.g., server topology, placement, client systems) with cross-business teams; influence project decisions to align with standards.
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   Map architectural solutions to business objectives; enforce infrastructure-architecture governance and refinements; identify necessary modifications to meet project needs while avoiding unnecessary cost/complexity.
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   Plan for scalability/availability based on validated business growth and availability needs.
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   Manage key projects that establish a new operating model aligned to the redesigned business model; close audit points that expose the Bank to risk.
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Director, IT Architecture & Optimization

creative pack om

<p><b>About Us:</b></p><p>SM Studios is a leading Interior Architecture and Design company based in Muscat, specializing in innovative and high-end architectural and interior design solutions. Our mission is to create inspiring and functional spaces that reflect our clients' vision with excellence in design and execution.</p><p><b>Job Overview:</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <b>Managing Director (MD)</b> to lead SM Studios, overseeing all aspects of business operations, strategic growth, and project management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified architect with leadership experience, capable of driving the company&rsquo;s vision, ensuring operational efficiency, financial growth, and excellence in design execution.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership and direction for SM Studios.</li><li>Oversee business development, financial planning, and operational management.</li><li>Foster client relationships and drive new business opportunities.</li><li>Ensure projects are executed to the highest standards and delivered on time.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of architects, designers, and technical staff.</li><li>Maintain compliance with local regulations and industry best practices.</li><li>Stay updated with the latest trends in interior architecture and design.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master&rsquo;s degree in <b>Architecture</b> (mandatory).</li><li>Minimum of <b>6+ years</b> of experience in interior architecture and design, with leadership experience.</li><li>Proven experience in managing high-profile design projects and leading teams.</li><li>Strong business acumen and ability to drive company growth.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.</li><li>Knowledge of local building codes and industry regulations in Oman is an advantage.</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead a prestigious design firm in Muscat.</li><li>A dynamic and creative work environment.</li></ul><p>If you are a visionary leader with a passion for interior architecture and design, we would love to hear from you!</p><p><b>How to Apply:</b><br/>Please send your CV and portfolio</p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: Up to RO400.000 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Have you worked in a management rule  ?</li><li>Do you have experience in Oman market ?</li><li>Your Certification is attested in Oman ?</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li><li>English (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Driving Omani License (Required)</li></ul>

Managing Director - Interior Architecture Firm

Wipro

<div>Job Description<p></p><div><div><ul><li><div><b><br>
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</div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Title: Director - AI/ML Solutions &amp; Architecture
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Req Id: 102402
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>City: Bengaluru
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>State/Province: Karnataka
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 10/16/25
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients&rsquo; most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Description:
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Role Overview:
</b></h2></div><div><p>The Director of AI/ML Solutions &amp; Architecture will provide strategic and technical leadership to shape, build, and scale enterprise AI capabilities. This role requires a visionary leader who can bridge business objectives with advanced AI/ML technologies, guide architecture decisions, and drive innovation across multiple programs and teams. The Director will play a key role in defining the AI roadmap, nurturing talent, and ensuring delivery excellence across AI initiatives.
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities:&#847;
</b></h2></div><div><p>Strategic Leadership
</p><ul><li>Define and drive the AI/ML strategy aligned with organizational goals and business outcomes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Evangelize the adoption of Generative AI, LLMs, Deep Learning, and emerging AI technologies across business units.
</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with executive leadership, product teams, and customers to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Build and lead a multi-disciplinary AI team spanning architecture, data science, MLOps, and engineering.
</li></ul><p>Architectural &amp; Technical Excellence
</p><ul><li>Oversee design and implementation of scalable AI systems leveraging LLMs/SLMs, RAG, Graph RAG, and vector databases. (AI Software Engineering)
</li></ul><ul><li>Set architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for AI model deployment and lifecycle management.
</li></ul><ul><li>Guide the development of cloud-native, distributed AI solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure solutions are secure, cost-effective, and production-ready with strong observability and performance benchmarks.
</li></ul><p>Operational Excellence &amp; Delivery
</p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex AI/ML initiatives &mdash; from ideation to deployment and continuous optimization.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to translate AI research into practical, scalable solutions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish metrics and success criteria for AI project outcomes, driving measurable value for clients and business units.
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee code quality, documentation, and compliance across all AI/ML projects.
</li></ul><p>People Leadership
</p><ul><li>Mentor and upskill AI architects, data scientists, and engineers to build deep expertise across teams.
</li></ul><ul><li>Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
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</b></h2></div><p></p><div><ul><li>12+ years in AI/ML, Data Science, or Applied Research, with at least 4&ndash;5 years in leadership or architecture roles.
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</li></ul><ul><li>Strong expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MLOps pipelines; familiarity with LangChain and vector databases is a plus.
</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on understanding of data engineering, cloud platforms, and distributed systems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable AI architectures and tangible outcomes.
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</p><p>Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Director - AI/ML Solutions & Architecture

AECOM

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><b><br>
Work with Us. Change the World.</b></p><p>
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.</p><p>
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.</p><p>
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Architecture specializing in Retail &amp; Hospitality to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a key leader in our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and execution of innovative architectural projects in the retail and hospitality sectors across the region.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><br>
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Oversee the management of the practice and/or projects, including design direction, budget oversight, and bid strategy.</li><li>
Guide the conceptualization and development of design projects, ensuring innovation, quality, and alignment with client goals.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Architecture + Interiors leadership team to define the technical direction and contribute to long-term strategic planning.</li><li>
Align design, technical, and business development teams to ensure cohesive and integrated project outcomes.</li><li>
Engage directly with clients to understand their vision and translate it into compelling, contextually responsive designs.</li><li>
Lead design presentations to clients, stakeholders, and review boards, clearly articulating design intent and rationale.</li><li>
Provide high-level oversight of technical aspects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, codes, and consultancy standards.</li><li>
Define project timelines and milestones, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.</li><li>
Prepare financial reports and forecasts, and oversee project budgets to ensure alignment with technical and financial goals.</li><li>
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of technical solutions.</li><li>
Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure technical solutions are scalable, adaptable, and future-ready.</li><li>
Solves high-level design and business challenges through innovative thinking and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>
Drives process improvements, adapts business plans, and contributes to industry thought leadership.</li><li>
Ensures design excellence, documentation accuracy, coordination integrity, and code compliance across all projects.</li></ul><p></p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><br>
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution</li><li>
Valid professional architecture license</li><li>
Minimum 15+ years of experience in architectural design, with a focus on retail and hospitality projects</li><li>
Proven track record in leading and managing large-scale, complex architectural projects</li><li>
Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative and successful retail and hospitality designs</li><li>
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams</li><li>
Exceptional project management abilities, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management</li><li>
Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of retail and hospitality design trends, sustainable design practices, and international building codes</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><div></div><p><b><br>
About AECOM</b></p><p>
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.</p><p>
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients&rsquo; complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.</p><p><b>
What makes AECOM a great place to work</b></p><p>
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you&rsquo;ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you&rsquo;ve always envisioned. Here, you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.</p><p>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div>

Director - Architecture, Retail & Hospitality

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