Smart IT Lead Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assessment of enterprise and citywide architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF-aligned, focusing on capability modeling, operating models, integration patterns, and long-term scalability before system selection.
• Define and evaluate integration architectures across IT systems, data platforms, digital twins, command and control environments, and line‑of‑business applications, including point‑to‑point and centralized integration patterns.
• Map and optimize business processes to technology capability stacks, establish architectural governance principles and review mechanisms across CIO smart city and delivery functions.
• Act as senior stakeholder interface translating between enterprise IT, smart city strategy teams, construction delivery leadership, and master systems integrators.
• Facilitate technical decision‑making grounded in business value and risk mitigation.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture or IT strategy roles within large‑scale city government programmes or complex corporate environments.
• Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks in multi‑stakeholder, multi‑vendor environments.
• Deep expertise in capability‑based planning, enterprise integration patterns, and architectural governance.
• Strong knowledge of smart city technology domains including IoT platforms, data architectures, digital twins, and urban operating systems.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of business strategy and technical delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior technical and business leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with ability to navigate complex technical and organizational landscapes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of architecture documentation, technical reports, and executive presentations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, Enterprise Architecture, or equivalent credentials are highly desirable.