As a Solution Architect for Infrastructure Capital Projects in Dubai, UAE, you will define and drive architectural solutions for complex capital project programs from inception through delivery. You will bridge business strategy and technical execution, providing architectural and digital transformation leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication environments. Your role will be to guide senior stakeholders and project teams in adopting scalable, fit-for-purpose architectures that accelerate project performance, reduce risk, and improve outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define creative solutions for business problems, holistically addressing functional and non-functional requirements.
- Define architectural roadmaps for systems and business services across capital project lifecycles.
- Define and document standards and guidelines to direct solution delivery teams.
- Ensure finished products conform to architectural principles, governance standards, and client requirements.
- Manage and implement assigned projects from inception through to completion (internal title: Project Management III).
- Rapidly implement fit-for-purpose processes (build-as-you-execute) and practical tools for planning and execution covering scope, cost, schedule, and risk management.
- Manage fabrication and machining jobs across a mix of Build-to-Print and Design-Build project models.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams throughout delivery.
- Manage customer deliverables, schedules, and project milestones while matching internal capacity, resources, and budget.
- Identify risks and establish mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Lead scope change negotiations and oversee ongoing quality control.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Project Management or Solution Architecture within capital project environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, or equivalent).
- Recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience managing small and large-scale EPC projects ($1M–$100M+).
- Experience in heavy industrial sectors such as Oil & Gas, Utilities and Energy, Chemicals and Process Industries, Mining and Minerals, and Large-scale Manufacturing.
Preferred Skills & Technical Expertise
- Strong working knowledge of open source, open standards, and cloud technologies.
- Excellent working knowledge of design patterns and modelling notations.
- Strong experience leading development or engineering teams from a design and technical basis.
- Quality Assurance skills to assess the quality and completeness of deliverables.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and proficiency in Project Management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
- Comfortable working onsite or on the fabrication floor.
Employment Type
Full-time
