Job Description

Location Dubai


Consulting | Quality and Risk Management - Solution Architect - Senior Manager

Deloitte , established globally in 1845, is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. We are present in more than 150 countries, and as the world's largest management consulting business, Deloitte is distinct in its ability to help clients solve their most complex problems, from strategy to implementation.


Deloitte has a proud legacy in the Middle East region, with an uninterrupted presence since 1926, and is present across 23 offices in 15 countries with 7,000+ professionals in the Levant region and the wider GCC. We have served as trusted advisors for clients for almost 100 years and contributed to the advancements and growth of the professional services industry in the region.


We have received numerous awards in the last few years, such as Brand Finance's strongest and most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world for the 6th consecutive year (2024), the Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces(TM) in the UAE (2022-2023), the Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces(TM) in the KSA (2022-2023), "World's Most Attractive Employers" (2023), the Middle East Tax Firm of the year (2023). These awards are a recognition of how Deloitte makes an impact that matters to its clients, talent, and society.


We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Our organization has grown in scale and diversity, providing services across the region, with our shared culture remaining the same. We aim to help clients realize their ambitions, make a positive difference in society, and maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action.

Our Purpose


Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most--for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.


Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way.
• Serve with integrity.
• Take care of each other.
• Foster inclusion.
• Collaborate for measurable impact.

During your tenure as a Solution Architect Senior Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Deloitte Consulting and engagement leadership on strategic contract matters during the delivery of specific large-scale, high-risk engagements within the Public, Private or Financial Services sectors and you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Run an independent review in support of the partner who is hosting the SRB.
• Work directly with senior level executives and large engagement teams.
• Areas which will be covered:

o Solution Architecture (e.g., functional, application, security, integration, data, UI/UX, infrastructure/hosting).


o Solution Sizing (e.g., infrastructure, APIs, licenses, integration).


o Licenses agreement (e.g., BRMs, SEC).


o Reviewing complex Large Transformations across:


o Solution Delivery (Governance, PMO, Design Authority, Is timeline realistic? Team constituency, effort sizing, Dependency on 3r parties etc.).


o RACI (Design and Business case analysis).


o Operate and Support Model.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate degree from a reputable University in Law, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Strong commercial understanding of engagement deal economics and profitability levers.
• Ability to evaluate risks associated with large professional services engagements.
• Ability to articulate complex contractual details to wider project team and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage a demanding workload effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Experience in a consulting partnership or a similar large entrepreneurial business setting.
• A track record of forging relationships with client procurement, finance or legal teams.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Essential: Digital banking and enterprise architecture experience