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About the Role

HCLTech is seeking a Defense & Aviation SME Lead Solution Architect to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to driving digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and integrated technology solutions across critical sectors.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable enterprise solutions. This involves aligning technology strategy with operational objectives within defense, aerospace, aviation, maintenance, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment operations. The role requires a deep understanding of these industries to facilitate comprehensive technological integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for defense, aerospace, and aviation business processes and operations.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture design for enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Define business, application, data, integration, and technology architectures.
• Conduct workshops with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and technology partners to gather requirements and define future-state solutions.
• Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies.
• Design integrated solutions across ERP, Asset Management, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytics platforms.
• Ensure alignment between business capabilities and technology investments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance operational readiness, efficiency, and performance.
• Lead architecture governance and ensure adherence to enterprise standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership throughout solution design, implementation, and deployment phases.
• Support vendor evaluations, RFP responses, technology assessments, and solution selection activities.
• Collaborate with program managers, project teams, and business leaders to drive successful transformation outcomes.
• Incorporate cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements into solution designs.

Qualifications and Experience

• 15+ years of overall industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience within the Defense, Aviation, or Military sectors.
• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Experience with enterprise application integration and modernization initiatives.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

HCLTech is committed to fostering innovation and operational excellence. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.