Senior Manager, Application & Data Architecture (855)

Job Purpose Define, govern, and evolve the enterprise-wide application and data architecture to ensure alignment with business strategy, technology standards, and cost efficiency. Lead the design and governance of cross-domain architecture principles, roadmaps, and integration blueprints spanning SAP and non-SAP platforms. Drive modernization, interoperability, and data-driven decision-making through effective architectural governance, strategic planning, and oversight.

Job Specific Accountabilities Strategy & Planning

Develop, maintain, and communicate enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and reference models.

Establish and manage application and data architecture roadmaps and capability maps aligned with business objectives.

Ensure architectural alignment with organizational strategy, digital transformation goals, and technology standards.

Technology Evaluation & Benchmarking

Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and vendors based on enterprise standards and business value.

Lead architectural due diligence during RFPs, proof-of-concepts, and technology assessments.

Conduct TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI (Return on Investment) analysis to inform technology decisions.

Architecture Governance & Standards

Represent EA practice during the Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture policies.

Define, publish, and maintain technology standards catalogs, integration patterns, and reference architectures.

Govern API, integration, and interoperability frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across systems.

Collaborate with IT, Digital Transformation (DT), GRC, and PMO functions to align architectural governance with enterprise priorities.

Application & Data Architecture Oversight

Develop and maintain the current and target states for enterprise applications architecture and solution blueprints.

Oversee the application portfolio lifecycle, ensuring rationalization, standardization, and alignment with enterprise principles.

Drive enterprise integration strategy covering APIs, middleware, and data-sharing frameworks.

Develop and maintain the current and target states for enterprise data architecture, including domain models and information flows.

Collaborate with Data Engineering, Analytics, and Business Intelligence teams to ensure data interoperability and accessibility.

Support enterprise initiatives in data governance, data integration, quality management, and master data governance.

Develop and enforce EA principles and standards specific to applications and data domains.

Roadmaps & Modernization

Develop and maintain multi-year transformation and modernization roadmaps.

Identify opportunities for application portfolio optimization, consolidation, and technical debt reduction.

Promote modernization initiatives such as cloud adoption, API-first design, AI, and data democratization.

Value Realization & KPI Tracking

Define and monitor enterprise architecture KPIs, including maturity, cost optimization, and rationalization outcomes.

Evaluate and report on architecture performance, value realization, and alignment to business strategy.

Track technical debt, system redundancy, and integration health to inform continuous improvement.

Our Commitment At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees. We welcome applicants who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

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