Enterprise Architect Consulting

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the worlds leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant Consulting

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

Purpose

To lead the development and implementation of enterprise technology architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals across multiple domains, while driving innovation, scalability, and security in IT environments to support the organizations long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Leadership:

• Develop and maintain enterprise technology architecture across multiple domains such as Sales, HR, Finance, and Construction IT environments.
• Lead the design and implementation of digital environments ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Guide the design and implementation of technology solutions that are robust, scalable, and aligned with business processes.
• Ensure that the architecture supports the integration of key technology platforms, including but not limited to Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, and Cisco, while remaining adaptable to future technological advancements.
  
  

• Collaborate with senior leadership, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between IT initiatives and business needs from an architecture point of view.
• Lead the integration of diverse technology platforms to ensure they work together harmoniously to support business operations.
• Provide strategic oversight on IT initiatives, ensuring that they are aligned with the overall enterprise architecture and contribute to business objectives.
  
  

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends that could enhance the organization’s technology architecture.
• Develop technology roadmaps that prioritize investments in platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, and Cisco, while remaining open to adopting new and emerging technologies as needed.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in construction and how AI can support in-house optimization.
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and approaches to solve business challenges.
  
  

• Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, security, and compliance across all digital initiatives.
• Ensure that all technology architecture decisions are documented, communicated, and adhered to across the organization.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the enterprise architecture to ensure it meets business needs and adapts to changes in the technology landscape.
  
  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of enterprise architects and technology specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team capable of driving the organization’s architecture initiatives forward.
• Collaborate with other IT leaders to ensure that architecture goals are integrated into broader IT strategies and objectives.
  
  

• Act as a key advisor to the Group CIO and other senior executives on enterprise architecture and technology strategy.
• Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment on architecture initiatives.
• Represent the enterprise architecture function in cross-functional teams, ensuring that architecture considerations are integrated into all major IT projects.
  
  

• Ability to think long-term and translate business goals into effective technology architectural design.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and foster a collaborative working environment.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and modern IT infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to stay ahead of industry trends and leverage new technologies to drive business value.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT architecture roles, with a focus on enterprise architecture, technology integration, and strategic alignment.
• 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture. Experience in the UAE, understanding local regulations, and business culture is advantageous.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and G42), and cybersecurity.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional, multicultural teams, with experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Experience in the construction industry or related sectors within the UAE or the Middle East. The candidate should possess an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the UAE, such as the emphasis on smart cities, sustainability, and the integration of advanced technologies in construction projects.
  
  

• Visionary with a strong focus on execution and delivering results.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and approaches.