Assistant Director IT Architecture

Overview
The company is an exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar and is one of the largest public companies in the country with about 1, 900 employees. The companys strategic priority is to create value in its superior customer service, new products and services demanded by the rapidly growing and modernizing Qatari economy.
The company provides range of telecommunications products including national, international, mobile GSM, Internet and Cable television services.
Assistant Director IT Architecture

Department/ Section: Operations

Reporting to: Director IT Architecture & Application

A. ROLE & CONTEXT
Purpose:
A leading member of the IT Architecture team. Leads the development of the Group IT Architecture modelling effort.
Context:
The group IT department provides leadership and expertise in the Group IT arena. IT technologies and IT/ IP networks are becoming increasingly integrated with previously independent traditional telco networks and systems. Accordingly, the IT role will be merged over time into other technology roles. The department maintains close contact with operating company IT Directors and senior IT Application Manager to ensure increasing standardization, harmonization and interoperability of applications and systems.
This role will work closely with Group IT Directors and IT Architects to promote best practice, sharing expertise and promoting the IT Architecture programme.

B. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead the implementation and rollout of IT Architecture across the group, using the IBM System Architect tool.
Lead the capture of the As Is architecture from group IT departments.
As Is capture on-site at group companies, or remotely from the Headquarters
Training, mentoring and development of IT Architecture skills across the group
Training, mentoring and development of expertise with the IBM System Architect tool across the group
Participate in developing the To Be architecture
Build relationships with IT across the group, to promote Architecture best practice.
Act as group owner of the IT Architecture models.
Responsible for maintaining the models in a current state
Responsible for maximizing the use of Architecture and the tools to maximise business benefits.
Analysis of the As IS and To Be models to develop roadmaps converging on a common To Be architecture.
Participate in group wide synergy and harmonization initiatives in IT Architecture and Applications
Establishment of Group-wide KPIs for IT Architecture
Development and Maintaining a group wide IT Applications inventory and IT Application Roadmap
Process owner on group level for IT processes related to IT Architecture

C. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge
Strong experience in developing and implementing IT Architecture and Applications strategies
Strong experience with key mobile telecom technology and BSS/ OSS telco applications
Strong experience with IBM System Architect (or similar tools)
Participation in Application RFPs and implementations
Minimum Entry Qualifications
12 years experience out of which at least 5 years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
University degree in appropriate area
Previous experience in implementing and maintaining IT Architecture programmes.

D. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1) Capture and document the As Is architecture across all opCos
2) Develop the System Architect metamodel to support the Group
3) Rollout System Architect tool across all OpCos, supporting training, modeling and utilization
4) Develop the target architecture and gap analysis and roadmaps from the As Is to the Target

E. KEY RELATIONSHIPS & DECISION MAKING

Experience dealing with Director level decision makers.

F. SKILLS
Technical
Knowledge of key mobile telecom IT systems, platforms and technologies, including hardware and software components
Ability to explain key aspects of technology innovation, information systems, and networks to key people

Behavioural Competencies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of cultures in a diverse community
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to boards and senior management
Mature ability to work collaboratively with management teams throughout the organization and to be seen as a valuable expert resource to be sought out

Interested candidates please send in your resumes in the form of a word document immediately. You are also requested to put in the following details in your cover note

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