Enterprise Data Architect

About FMB
Frameworks & Methodologies Businesses (FMB) is a Saudi-based consulting and digital transformation company, enabling government entities and large enterprises to achieve excellence in Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, and Solution Design
.

We support ministries, authorities, and government-owned organizations in aligning with NORA 2.0, SDAIA, and NCA frameworks, delivering solutions that power Vision 2030 initiatives. Our consultants combine global best practices with local expertise
, ensuring high-impact results in e-government, digital services, and national platforms.

About the Role

As an Enterprise Data Architect
, you will design and govern enterprise-wide data architectures that enable secure, interoperable, and insight-driven decision-making. You’ll work across ministries and entities to define data strategies, build data frameworks, and integrate systems following national and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data models, reference architectures, and metadata standards
  .
• Establish and govern data management, quality, and classification policies in line with SDAIA and NORA 2.0.
• Lead the design of data warehouses, data lakes, and integration platforms to support digital transformation.
• Work closely with business, technology, and security architects to ensure consistent architecture alignment.
• Advise on data interoperability and open-data initiatives across government entities.
• Support RFP processes, technical evaluations, and vendor solution reviews.
• Conduct data maturity assessments and define target data architecture roadmaps.
• Promote data-driven culture through training, documentation, and governance workshops.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of data architecture, governance, and integration frameworks
  .
• Understanding of SDAIA data policies, NORA 2.0 data reference model, and NCA compliance standards
  .
• Experience with ETL tools, data warehouses (Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Redshift) and data catalogs
  .
• Proficiency in SQL, No
  
  SQL, and data modeling techniques (conceptual → physical).
• Familiarity with EA tools (Sparx EA, Alfabet, iServer) and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of professional experience in Data Architecture or Data Governance.
• At least 2 years working on Saudi public sector or government data projects
  .
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications in TOGAF, CDMP, Data Governance, Cloud (Azure/AWS) are a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required.

Why Join FMB?

• Be part of national data initiatives enabling Saudi Vision 2030
  .
• Work directly with ministries and authorities on enterprise-level data governance and integration.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
• Support for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Hybrid workplace culture built on trust and innovation.

If you are passionate about transforming data into strategic value for the public sector, we’d love to hear from you.