Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant has over 340,000 employees and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies.
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The Domain Architect for Consulting will lead the design, development, and management of HR & Finance processes and their integration with enterprise platforms. This role involves partnering with HR and Finance leaders to develop a solid roadmap and architecture strategy for HR and Finance systems, prioritizing business demands, and ensuring alignment with business goals while driving innovation, scalability, and security in these environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- HR Architecture: Design and oversee the architecture for HR systems and processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and integration with other enterprise systems.
- Finance Architecture: Maintain the architecture for financial systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and integration of financial data with other enterprise systems.
- Technology Strategy and Innovation: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, develop technology roadmaps, and foster a culture of innovation within the organization.
- Governance and Standards: Establish and enforce architectural standards, monitor performance, and ensure compliance across all digital initiatives.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key advisor to senior executives, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and represent the domain architecture function in cross-functional teams.
Skills and Abilities:
- Long-term strategic thinking with proven leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of HR & Finance architecture frameworks.
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to leverage new technologies to drive business value.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 HR & Finance architecture roles, with a focus on technology integration and strategic alignment.
- 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in HR & Finance architecture.
- Experience in the UAE and understanding of local regulations and business culture is advantageous.
- Proven leadership in managing large-scale projects in multicultural teams, ideally in the construction industry or related sectors within the UAE or the Middle East.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous.
This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in HR and Finance technology architecture while driving significant business outcomes.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time.
