Senior Manager - Data Architect

Overview

Job Title : Senior Manager – Data Architect

Department : FaaS - Digital Finance - Data & AI

Reports To : Director / Partner – Data & AI Practice

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data architectures, driving our clients' digital and AI transformation initiatives. Based in Dubai, you will work with C-suite leaders and technical teams to architect scalable, secure, and business-aligned data ecosystems across industries including government, financial services, energy, and retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Architecture Strategy : Define enterprise and solution-level data architecture strategies. Design modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses) on cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP). Champion data mesh, data fabric, or other advanced architectural patterns.
• Engage with Business & Technology Stakeholders : Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Support data governance, security, lineage, and catalog initiatives in partnership with Data Officers and CDOs.
• Architecture Delivery & Oversight : Guide design of scalable data pipelines (batch / real-time), master data management, and analytics layers. Oversee data platform modernization and cloud migration programs. Provide architectural governance and quality assurance throughout project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building : Mentor and manage a team of data engineers and solution architects. Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable frameworks.
• Client Engagement & Business Development : Support pre-sales and proposal activities by shaping data architecture solutions. Build trusted relationships with client executives and technology teams.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

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