director of architecture

Atelier DPJ

Architecture Director | Atelier DPJLocation: Dubai Design District (d3), Building 4, Office 301, Dubai, UAE(Note: Regional coordination with Doha, Qatar branch) Position Type: Full-Time / Executive LeadershipIndustry: Architecture, Urban Planning &amp; high-end Interior DesignPosition OverviewAtelier DPJ is seeking a visionary Architecture Director to lead our elite design studio in the Dubai Design District (d3). As a cornerstone of our Middle Eastern operations, you will be responsible for defining the architectural language of our most prestigious projects across the UAE and Qatar.We are looking for a &quot;design-first&quot; leader who possesses the rare combination of avant-garde creative thinking and the operational rigor required to manage complex, multi-million dollar developments. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of architects and designers, ensuring that every project reflects Atelier DPJ&rsquo;s commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and structural integrity.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Design Vision &amp; Strategy: Lead the conceptual development of large-scale architectural projects, from luxury residential and commercial high-rises to cultural landmarks.</li><li>Studio Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performance design team at our d3 headquarters, fostering a culture of technical mastery and radical innovation.</li><li>Project Lifecycle Oversight: Direct all phases of the architectural process, including schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.</li><li>Cross-Border Coordination: Act as the primary technical liaison between our Dubai and Doha offices, ensuring seamless project delivery across the GCC.</li><li>Operational Management: Utilize advanced Excel automation (macros, XLOOKUP) and BIM software to track project milestones, resource allocation, and studio profitability.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Present high-level design concepts to government entities, private developers, and international investors on the 3rd floor of Building 4.</li><li>Sustainability &amp; Compliance: Ensure all designs exceed local building codes (Dubai Municipality/DDA) and international green building standards (LEED/Estidama).</li><li>Vendor &amp; Consultant Management: Oversee relationships with specialized MEP, structural, and landscape consultants to ensure holistic design integration.</li></ul>Requirements &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in Architecture (M.Arch) or a related field.</li><li>Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in architecture, with at least 6 years in a directorial or senior management role within the Middle East (UAE/Qatar experience is mandatory).</li><li>Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino. Deep understanding of ERP-integrated project management (D365 or similar).</li><li>Language: Professional fluency in English is mandatory. Arabic or French proficiency is a significant advantage for our international clientele.</li><li>Licensure: Registered Architect (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent) with the ability to secure local municipality approvals.</li><li>Mindset: A &quot;work-hard, play-hard&quot; philosophy&mdash;someone who values professional excellence as the primary funding mechanism for global travel and personal exploration.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Premier Location: A modern, creative studio in Dubai Design District (d3), Building 4&mdash;the pulse of the region&rsquo;s design industry.</li><li>Creative Freedom: The mandate to shape the skyline of the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing cities.</li><li>Compensation: Highly competitive executive salary, performance-based &quot;Design Excellence&quot; bonuses, housing allowance, and annual travel passage.</li><li>Culture: A results-oriented environment that respects the &quot;slow-burn&quot; of authentic design while demanding high-velocity output.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: QAR35,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Architecture Director

<div>Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Technology
Specialism
Advisory - Other
Management Level
Director
Job Description &amp; Summary
The Director (D) for AI &amp; Intelligent Automation will define and execute the enterprise strategy for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Automation across business domains.
 
This role blends technical excellence, strategic leadership, and commercial acumen, combining deep expertise in Python, .NET, and cloud-native architectures to deliver scalable, secure, and value-generating intelligent systems &ndash; leveraging the latest in thinking in the future agentic web.
 
The MD/D will partner with C-suite executives, technology leaders, and global delivery teams to embed AI capabilities at scale&mdash;accelerating innovation, enhancing decision-making, and transforming enterprise operations.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
Strategic Vision &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Define the global AI &amp; Intelligent Automation strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital transformation and innovation objectives.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish technical governance frameworks for AI ethics, model transparency, and Responsible AI implementationServe as the senior executive sponsor for AI architecture, operating model, and adoption roadmap.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience delivering solutions leveraging
</li><li>Experience delivering intelligent, agentic solutions leveraging frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, CrewAI, LangChain, AutoGen and LlamaIndex, with a strong focus on orchestration, multi-agent collaboration, and scalable AI-driven architectures.
</li></ul><ul><li>Drive responsible integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) from multiple providers including deployment via Azure OpenAI Service, Amazon Bedrock or Vertex AI .
</li></ul><ul><li>Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures and manage vector databases
</li></ul>Data Platform &amp; Engineering Excellence
<ul><li>Lead the evolution of the enterprise data estate, leveraging modern data platforms such as Databricks , Snowflake , Azure Synapse , AWS Glue/Redshift and BigQuery .
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee data engineering using Apache Airflow , dbt , and Prefect , ensuring data pipelines are performant, governed, and aligned with enterprise metadata standards ( Collibra , Alation , Microsoft Purview ).
</li><li>Ensure high-quality, compliant data foundations for machine learning and analytics workloads.
</li></ul>Cloud, Infrastructure &amp; MLOps
<ul><li>Champion multi-cloud architecture and engineering excellence across Azure , AWS , and GCP .
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead enterprise MLOps initiatives using Azure ML , SageMaker , Vertex AI , MLflow , and Kubeflow
</li></ul>Intelligent Automation &amp; Cognitive Services
<ul><li>Drive end-to-end intelligent automation using Power Automate , Blue Prism , and Automation Anywhere .
</li></ul><ul><li>Integrate cognitive services including Azure Cognitive Services , AWS Comprehend , Form Recognizer , and Speech/Translation APIs to augment digital workflows.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead enterprise process mining and optimization initiatives via Celonis , Power BI Process Mining , and ProcessGold .
</li></ul>Security, Compliance &amp; Responsible AI
<ul><li>Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001, NIST).
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee identity and access management through Azure AD , OAuth2 , OpenID Connect , and integration with enterprise IAM systems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Champion ethical AI, bias detection, and explainability through Azure Responsible AI Dashboard and equivalent frameworks.
</li></ul>Leadership, Talent &amp; Innovation
<ul><li>Build and lead high-performing global teams in data science, engineering, and automation disciplines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and responsible experimentation.
</li></ul><ul><li>Engage with the external AI ecosystem&mdash;academic institutions, hyperscalers, and startups&mdash;to identify strategic partnerships and emerging opportunities.
</li></ul>Preferred Background
 <ul><li>Scaled demonationable experince of delivery or consulting leadership with significant experience delivering enterprise AI, data, and automation transformations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proven record integrating Python-based AI with .NET enterprise systems .
</li></ul><ul><li>Deep expertise across multi-cloud environments, data governance, and enterprise DevSecOps.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale transformation programs and measurable ROI.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong executive presence, communication, and client/stakeholder management skills.
</li></ul>Minimum years experience required
Additional application instructions
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Brainstorm Facilitation, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Systems, Business Value Analysis, Cloud Strategy, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) {+ 53 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date</div>

ETIC, AI Architect - Director level

<div>
 
 
 Line of Service
 
 
 Advisory
 
 
 
 
 Industry/Sector
 
 
 Technology
 
 
 
 
 Specialism
 
 
 Advisory - Other
 
 
 
 
 Management Level
 
 
 Director
 
 
 
 
 Job Description &amp; Summary
 
 
 The Director (D) for AI &amp; Intelligent Automation will define and execute the enterprise strategy for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Automation across business domains.
 
 This role blends technical excellence, strategic leadership, and commercial acumen, combining deep expertise in Python, .NET, and cloud-native architectures to deliver scalable, secure, and value-generating intelligent systems &ndash; leveraging the latest in thinking in the future agentic web.
 
 The MD/D will partner with C-suite executives, technology leaders, and global delivery teams to embed AI capabilities at scale&mdash;accelerating innovation, enhancing decision-making, and transforming enterprise operations.
 
 
 
 
 Key Leadership Responsibilities
 
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 Strategic Vision &amp; Governance
 
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 Define the global AI &amp; Intelligent Automation strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital transformation and innovation objectives.&nbsp;
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 Drive responsible integration of
 
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 Azure OpenAI Service, Amazon Bedrock
 
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 Implement
 
 retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
 
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 Data Platform &amp; Engineering Excellence
 
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 Lead the evolution of the enterprise data estate, leveraging modern data platforms such as
 
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 Snowflake
 
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 Azure Synapse
 
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 Oversee data engineering using
 
 Apache Airflow
 
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 Collibra
 
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 Alation
 
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 Microsoft Purview
 
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 Ensure high-quality, compliant data foundations for machine learning and analytics workloads.&nbsp;
 
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 Cloud, Infrastructure &amp; MLOps
 
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 Champion multi-cloud architecture and engineering excellence across
 
 Azure
 
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 AWS
 
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 GCP
 
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 Azure ML
 
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 SageMaker
 
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 Vertex AI
 
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 MLflow
 
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 Intelligent Automation &amp; Cognitive Services
 
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 <ul>
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 Drive end-to-end intelligent automation using
 
 Power Automate
 
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 Blue Prism
 
 , and
 
 Automation Anywhere
 
 .&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Integrate
 
 cognitive services
 
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 Azure Cognitive Services
 
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 AWS Comprehend
 
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 Form Recognizer
 
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 Speech/Translation APIs
 
 to augment digital workflows.&nbsp;
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 <ul>
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 Lead enterprise
 
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 optimization initiatives
 
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 Celonis
 
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 Power BI Process Mining
 
 , and
 
 ProcessGold
 
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 </ul>
 
 Security, Compliance &amp; Responsible AI
 
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 Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001, NIST).&nbsp;
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 Azure AD
 
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 OAuth2
 
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 OpenID Connect
 
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 </ul>
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 Champion ethical AI, bias detection, and explainability through
 
 Azure Responsible AI Dashboard
 
 and equivalent frameworks.&nbsp;
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Leadership, Talent &amp; Innovation
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and lead high-performing global teams in data science, engineering, and automation disciplines.&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and responsible experimentation.&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Engage with the external AI ecosystem&mdash;academic institutions, hyperscalers, and startups&mdash;to identify strategic partnerships and emerging opportunities.&nbsp;
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Background
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 &nbsp;Scaled demonationable experince of delivery or consulting leadership with significant experience delivering enterprise AI, data, and automation transformations.&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven record integrating
 
 Python-based AI
 
 with
 
 .NET enterprise systems
 
 .&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deep expertise across multi-cloud environments, data governance, and enterprise DevSecOps.&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale transformation programs and measurable ROI.&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong executive presence, communication, and client/stakeholder management skills.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum years experience required
 
 
 
 
 Additional application instructions
 
 
 
 Required Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Optional Skills
 
 
 Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Brainstorm Facilitation, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Systems, Business Value Analysis, Cloud Strategy, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) {+ 53 more}
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired Languages
 
 
 
 
 (If blank, desired languages not specified)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Travel Requirements
 
 
 Not Specified
 
 
 
 
 Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 
 Government Clearance Required?
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 
 Job Posting End Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

Coach

<div>
 Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last&mdash;for you to be yourself in.
 
 
 Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio &ndash; a global house of brands committed to stretching what&rsquo;s possible.
 
 
 A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
 
 
 
 Job Title: Coordinator, Architecture (North America)
 
 
 
 
 Primary Purpose:
 
 The Coordinator, Store Design will oversee new store projects, renovations, enhancements and concept work for the Coach brand. The role will be based in our corporate office in New York, 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remote.
 
 
 
 The successful individual will leverage their
 
 
 proficiency in Architecture and design to...
 
 
 
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 Assist on new stores, including renovations and enhancement projects in our from feasibility to opening.
 </li>
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 Review project designs with direct manager to ensure all cross-functional teams including Visual Merchandising, sales, Business Development, and construction are aligned
 </li>
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 Update projects as needed to meet business needs and budget constraints.
 </li>
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 Review construction and millwork drawings for accurate information, materials and sizing.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 The accomplished individual will possess..
 
 
 
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 Bachelors &ndash; Architecture, Interior Design is preferred.
 </li>
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 1+ years experience in an architecture/drafting position.
 </li>
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 Experience in retail design and reviewing construction/millwork drawings a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent proficiency in ACAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and Microsoft Office Suite.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be self-motivated, highly productive, and have excellent communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently, as well as cross functionally with other business groups.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be a highly organized, self-starter with ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be able to read and understand architectural and millwork drawings.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 #HYBRID
 
 
 
 Work Setup: Hyrbid
 
 
 
 
 Our Competencies for All Employees
 
 
 Courage
 
 : Doesn&rsquo;t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and &ldquo;actionable&rdquo; positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
 
 
 
 Creativity
 
 : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
 
 
 
 Customer Focus
 
 : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
 
 
 
 Dealing with Ambiguity
 
 : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn&rsquo;t upset when things are up in the air; doesn&rsquo;t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
 
 
 
 Drive for Results
 
 : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
 
 
 
 Interpersonal Savvy
 
 : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
 
 
 
 Learning on the Fly
 
 : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
 
 
 
 Our Competencies for All People Managers
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Agility
 
 : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
 
 
 
 Developing Direct Reports and Others
 
 : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
 
 
 
 Building Effective Teams
 
 : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
 
 
 Coach. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant&rsquo;s or employee&rsquo;s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
 
 
 
 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
 
 
 Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com
 
 
 Visit Tapestry, Inc.
 
 
 
 Base Pay Range
 
 
 
 $60,000.00-$70,000.00
 
 
 Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation &amp; Benefits.
 
 
</div>

Coordinator, NA Architecture

Dar Al Riyadh

<div>Role Purpose 
The Head of Department (HOD) &ndash; Architecture is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing design function delivering complex, large-scale projects. The role combines technical excellence, commercial awareness, and leadership capability to manage multidisciplinary teams, client expectations, and fast-paced project environments. 
Key Responsibilities 
1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Department Management
<ul><li>Lead and expand the Architect department aligned with business growth strategy.
</li><li>Establish operational frameworks, design standards, and best practices across projects.
</li><li>Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, delivery, and innovation.
</li><li>Manage resource planning, utilization, and hiring strategies across global offices.
</li><li>Lead concept to detailed design delivery for large mixed-use, residential, commercial, and giga projects
</li><li>Establish architectural design standards, governance frameworks, and review protocols
</li><li>Manage client engagement at senior level, including presentations and design approvals
</li><li>Coordinate with MEP, Infrastructure, and Masterplanning teams for integrated design delivery
</li><li>Oversee design quality, authority approvals, and compliance with international standards
</li><li>Drive BIM-led design using Autodesk Revit and coordination tools
</li><li>Build and lead a multicultural architectural team across multiple locations
</li></ul>2. Technical Excellence &amp; Design Oversight
<ul><li>Provide technical leadership across all stages of design (concept to IFC).
</li><li>Ensure compliance with international standards.
</li><li>Review and approve complex design solutions ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation.
</li><li>Drive adoption of digital tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and advanced BIM workflows.
</li></ul>3. Client &amp; Stakeholder Management
<ul><li>Act as primary technical point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
</li><li>Lead high-level meetings, presentations, and design reviews.
</li><li>Build long-term relationships with international clients and partners.
</li>Manage client expectations, variations, and conflict resolution under pressure. 
<li>
</li></ul>4. Project Delivery &amp; Commercial Management
<ul><li>Oversee multiple large-scale projects ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality targets.
</li><li>Monitor project KPIs, risks, and performance metrics.
</li><li>Support commercial teams in proposals, bid strategies, and technical submissions.
</li><li>Ensure profitability and efficient resource allocation.
</li></ul>5. Team Leadership &amp; Capability Building
<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team across regions.
</li><li>Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
</li><li>Foster collaboration across Architecture, MEP, and Infrastructure teams.
</li><li>Manage teams in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
</li></ul>6. Innovation &amp; Digital Transformation
<ul><li>Champion BIM, digital engineering, and automation strategies.
</li><li>Introduce global best practices and innovative design solutions.
</li>Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across projects. 
<li>
</li></ul>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s / Master&rsquo;s degree in relevant discipline.
</li><li>18&ndash;25+ years of experience in engineering consultancy/design firms.
</li><li>Proven experience managing multinational or global design offices.
</li><li>Strong exposure to mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development).
</li><li>Experience working with international clients (Middle East, Europe, Asia).
</li><li>Professional certifications (preferred):
<ul><li>Project Management Institute (PMP)
</li><li>Royal Institute of British Architects (for Architecture)
</li><li>Institution of Mechanical Engineers / Institution of Engineering and Technology
</li></ul></li></ul>Core Competencies
<ul><li>Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.
</li><li>Client-facing and stakeholder management excellence.
</li><li>Commercial and business acumen.
</li><li>Multicultural team management.
</li><li>Strategic thinking and execution.
</li><li>Conflict resolution and negotiation.</li></ul></div>

Head of Department Architecture

Oracle

<div>As Director of Building Automation , you will define and govern automation strategy for OCI&rsquo;s global data center portfolio. This role sets standards and long-term direction for building management systems, OT controls architecture, cybersecurity, alarming, integration practices, and analytics that underpin safe, efficient, and scalable operations across the fleet.
You will lead managers, senior engineers, and strategic vendor partners responsible for automation platforms and standards across multiple regions. This role balances technical vision and execution discipline, ensuring OCI&rsquo;s building automation ecosystem evolves in a consistent, secure, and operationally effective way as the business scales. You will partner across engineering, facilities, IT, security, construction, commissioning, and product teams to align standards, investment priorities, and system capabilities.</div>
 <div>Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead strategy, governance, and standards for BMS, DCIM, OT controls, and automation systems across OCI&rsquo;s global portfolio.
</li><li>Define long-term controls architecture, alarm philosophy, OT network standards, naming conventions, integration requirements, and supportability expectations across multi-vendor environments.
</li><li>Oversee design, integration, commissioning, and operational handoff of major automation and controls initiatives across new sites, expansions, and retrofit programs.
</li><li>Establish cybersecurity requirements and governance for OT systems in partnership with IT and security teams, including segmentation, access control, remote support methods, device lifecycle management, and compliance practices.
</li><li>Drive adoption of smart building technologies, advanced analytics, visualization, digital-twin-related capabilities, and scalable automation practices that improve uptime, efficiency, and operational insight.
</li><li>Ensure building automation systems produce actionable data, high-quality alarms, and consistent control behavior that support both local operations and fleet-level visibility.
</li><li>Sponsor and govern root cause analysis, recurring issue elimination, and systemic improvement efforts related to controls, automation, integration, and OT reliability.
</li><li>Lead vendor strategy for automation partners, system integrators, controls contractors, and platform providers, including performance expectations, standardization, and long-term technical roadmap alignment.
</li><li>Build and develop technical leadership within the automation organization, including managers, senior engineers, and domain specialists.
</li><li>Influence portfolio planning, capital prioritization, and operating standards by identifying automation-related risks, obsolescence concerns, and strategic modernization opportunities.
</li><li>Align engineering, IT, cybersecurity, operations, and construction stakeholders around common automation standards, ownership models, and execution discipline.
</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile
<ul><li>5-8 + years of experience in controls engineering, building automation, industrial automation, OT systems, or mission-critical facility automation leadership; data center experience strongly preferred, though adjacent experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, utilities, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or similarly uptime-critical environments is highly relevant.
</li><li>5+ years of experience leading managers, engineering teams, or large-scale technical programs across multiple sites, regions, or business functions.
</li><li>Deep knowledge of BMS, SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, OT infrastructure, and multi-vendor controls environments.
</li><li>Strong experience setting technical standards, leading strategic automation programs, and governing execution across design, commissioning, operations, and vendor ecosystems.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field preferred; advanced degree is a plus but not required.
</li></ul>Skills and Competencies
<ul><li>Visionary technical leadership with strong execution discipline.
</li><li>Ability to align engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and operations around common standards and operating models.
</li><li>Strong judgment in balancing innovation, cybersecurity, reliability, maintainability, and cost.
</li><li>Executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical strategy into clear priorities and decisions.
</li><li>Strong organizational leadership, talent development, and cross-functional influence.
</li></ul>Preferred Skills / Certifications
<ul><li>Deep expertise in BMS, SCADA, PLC, DCS, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, alarming strategy, and large-scale automation integration.
</li><li>Familiarity with platforms and ecosystems such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition, Niagara, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Cisco industrial networking, and related multi-vendor environments.
</li><li>Experience shaping OT cybersecurity programs or standards using frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, or equivalent industrial cybersecurity practices.
</li><li>Experience with fleet standardization, digital twin or advanced visualization initiatives, data integration, smart alarming, and automation analytics programs.
</li><li>Understanding of critical facility systems and the role automation plays across mechanical cooling, electrical infrastructure, EPMS, DCIM, and integrated operational response.
</li><li>Relevant certifications or training in BMS/controls platforms, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, or automation leadership are a plus.
</li><li>Credentials such as Schneider Electric EcoXpert, Niagara certification, Ignition credentials, Rockwell certification/training, Cisco industrial networking certifications, or OT cybersecurity certifications are valuable where aligned to platform mix and scope.
</li></ul>Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?
Global impact at scale: Contribute directly to how mission-critical OCI data centers operate across regions and continents, influencing infrastructure reliability, security, sustainability, and long-term capacity growth.
Technically rigorous environment: Work alongside experienced engineers, automation specialists, and compliance teams in a rapidly scaling hyperscale cloud infrastructure, where disciplined execution and technical depth matter.
Culture built on operational excellence: Join an organization that values safety, process rigor, clear accountability, and continuous improvement as foundational to protecting uptime and customer trust.
Long-term career development: Benefit from internal mobility, role-based technical training, and development opportunities designed for professionals building long-term careers in cloud infrastructure and facilities operations.
I can also do a follow-up pass that makes these read even more like the earlier JDs you built, with the exact same heading cadence and tighter Oracle-style leveling language.</div>

Building Automation Director

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<div>About the Role 
The AI Solution/Platform Architect defines technical solution designs and ensures alignment with Group AI reference architecture across all AI initiatives. This role conducts architecture reviews, provides design guidance to delivery teams, resolves complex technical dependencies, and ensures OpCo implementations comply with Group standards. The Architect partners with the Director, Tech &amp; Platforms on platform strategy and reference architecture evolution, engages with OpCo technical teams on solution design, and serves as the technical escalation point for delivery teams. This role requires deep understanding of AI architectures, enterprise integration patterns, and the ability to balance technical purity with pragmatic business constraints in a federated organization.
Key Accountabilities<ul><li> 
Design end-to-end technical solutions for AI use cases ensuring alignment with Group reference architecture</li><li>
Conduct architecture reviews and provide design guidance to delivery teams and OpCo technical staff</li><li>
Resolve complex technical dependencies across enterprise systems, data sources, and platforms</li><li>
Ensure OpCo AI implementations comply with Group architecture standards or have documented exceptions</li><li>
Partner with Director, Tech &amp; Platforms on reference architecture definition and evolution</li><li>
Define integration patterns for AI systems with enterprise platforms (CRM, BSS/OSS, data platforms)</li><li>
Support platform evaluation and vendor selection with technical due diligence and architecture assessment</li><li>
Create architecture blueprints, design patterns, and technical reference materials for reuse</li><li>
Serve as technical escalation point for delivery teams on complex architecture challenges</li><li>
Engage with OpCo architects and technical leads to drive architecture alignment and knowledge sharing</li></ul>
KPIs include but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Architecture compliance: percentage of solutions compliant with reference architecture</li><li>
Design quality: solution architecture quality as measured by peer reviews and production issues</li><li>
Reusability: number of reusable patterns and accelerators created and adopted</li><li>
OpCo alignment: percentage of OpCos aligned to Group architecture standards</li><li>
Technical escalation resolution: time to resolve complex architecture issues</li></ul>
What We Need From You 
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience: 10+ years in technology roles with 5+ years in solution architecture or enterprise architecture. Experience designing AI/ML solutions, enterprise integrations, and cloud architectures. Background in telecom BSS/OSS systems or complex regulated industries valuable.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures (GenAI, traditional ML, automation), enterprise integration patterns, cloud platforms, and data architectures. Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and governance. Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.</div>

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