Manager - Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

To lead the development and execution of Emarat’s enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring that IT systems, infrastructure, and technologies are aligned with the company’s long-term business goals. This role will drive digital transformation by establishing a unified architecture vision, enabling efficient operations, innovation, and scalable growth.

Define, maintain, and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap in alignment with business priorities and transformation goals.

Establish architecture principles, policies, and standards across all IT domains (applications, data, technology, and infrastructure).

Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that support digital maturity and operational excellence.

Align IT capabilities with business strategies by mapping technology solutions to core business functions.

Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reduce complexity, and optimize technology investments.

Support long-term planning by advising senior leadership on technology implications of business decisions.

Implement governance structures and architecture review processes to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices.

Promote the use of standardized platforms and integration methods to streamline operations and increase agility.

Establish KPIs to monitor architectural effectiveness and track adoption across the enterprise.

Act as a strategic advisor to IT and business leaders, guiding solution design and project alignment with architectural goals.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business units, IT teams, and third-party vendors.

Mentor technical teams on architectural principles and promote knowledge-sharing across departments.

Develop current-state and future-state architecture models that guide modernization initiatives.

Lead assessments of technical debt and define decommissioning strategies for outdated systems.

Promote innovation by introducing modern technologies such as AI, cloud computing, IoT, and automation where relevant.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

TOGAF certification or equivalent architecture framework certification is highly desirable.

Master’s degree in Business or Technology is a plus.

6+ years of progressive experience in enterprise or solution architecture, including experience in strategic planning and digital transformation.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing architecture strategies in a mid-to-large organization.

Experience in leading architecture governance, managing technology portfolios, and ensuring cross-system compatibility.

Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).

Strong grasp of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and integration technologies.

Ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.

Strategic thinking, analytical mindset, and leadership capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.

The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services – which is why you can expect the expected, every time.

Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.

Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.

All our colleagues – from the barista to the car mechanic – are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.