Head of Enterprise Architecture
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About the Role
Define and govern Enterprise Architecture strategy, oversee integration of smart city technologies, and lead a high-performing team to drive innovation.
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Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the holistic Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy, target architectures, and roadmaps across business, data, applications, and technology domains
- Oversee the integration of complex ecosystems, including Smart City platforms, IoT networks, AI driven infrastructure, and large scale enterprise systems (ERP, GIS, BIM)
- Establish and chair the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, ensuring all technological initiatives comply with global standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and project specific governance
- Act as the trusted digital advisor to client executives, government entities, and delivery partners, translating complex technical visions into clear business outcomes
- Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., edge computing, next gen connectivity, blockchain) to drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and future proof project delivery
- Direct and mentor a high performing team of solution, data, and infrastructure architects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Requirements
- Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, preferably for large scale or giga projects
- Experience with smart city platforms, IoT, AI driven infrastructure, and large scale enterprise systems (ERP, GIS, BIM)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and governance
- Executive level stakeholder management and communication skills
- Leadership and mentoring experience for architecture teams
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Job Description
- Parsons is seeking a visionary Head of Enterprise Architecture to define, design, and govern the overarching technology and digital ecosystem for a world defining Giga project in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- In this executive level role, you will lead the strategic alignment of IT, OT (Operational Technology), smart city infrastructure, and business capabilities.
- You will architect a resilient, scalable, and cutting edge digital blueprint that powers one of the most ambitious sustainable developments on the planet.
What You'll Be Doing
- Strategic Architecture Blueprint: Define and maintain the holistic Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy, target architectures, and roadmaps across business, data, applications, and technology domains.
- Giga Scale Integration: Oversee the integration of complex ecosystems, including Smart City platforms, IoT networks, AI driven infrastructure, and large scale enterprise systems (ERP, GIS, BIM).
- Governance & Compliance: Establish and chair the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, ensuring all technological initiatives comply with global standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and project specific governance.
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Act as the trusted digital advisor to client executives, government entities, and delivery partners, translating complex technical visions into clear business outcomes.
- Innovation & R&D: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., edge computing, next gen connectivity, blockchain) to drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and future proof project delivery.
- Leadership & Capability Building: Direct and mentor a high performing team of solution, data, and infrastructure architects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
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