Hussein Almutawa

Established an Enterprise Architecture (EA) function and governance
model, improving EA maturity from Level 1 (ad hoc) to Level 2 (defined) by
introducing standardized frameworks and core processes.

Developed enterprise capability maps and executed capability-to-application
mapping across the full IT application portfolio (150+ applications),
identifying redundancies, coverage gaps, and optimization opportunities
that supported application rationalization and cost reduction initiatives.

Formulated architecture governance frameworks and methodologies to
strengthen architectural oversight and ensure alignment with over-arching
strategies.

Maintaining EA repository, containing 50+ architectural artifacts.

Developing a digital and change management strategy, facilitating seamless
transitions to new digital tools and processes across the department.

Establishing cross-functional collaboration between IT, data analytics, and
business units, encouraging a culture of innovation and data-driven
decision-making.

Managed vendor and partner relationships to identify and implement best
in-class technologies that enhanced operational efficiency, compliance
tracking, and automation in banking workflows.

Led a portfolio of 11 enterprise IT initiatives across the institution, ensuring
alignment with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks,
and strategic business priorities.

Mapped 72 core business services to standardize delivery and improve
enterprise-wide alignment through establishing a Center of Excellence
(CoE) to drive operational consistency, scale best practices, and accelerate
automation in high-impact, regulated environments.

Led execution and performance monitoring of a bank-wide strategic
transformation program, impacting 2000+ staff and stakeholders, in
alignment with recommendations from McKinsey & Company.

Presented IT strategies and milestones to senior leadership, securing
executive buy-in for transformation initiatives and reinforcing strategic
alignment across departments.

Streamlined release cycles, reducing lead time by 80%, by implementing
DevOps pipelines across digital channels, enhancing operational efficiency
and responsiveness to business needs.
Reduced operational costs by 50% through the strategic in-housing of iOS,
Web, and Android capabilities, improving internal control over
development timelines and reducing third-party vendor dependencies.
Achieved over 50% savings in cloud infrastructure costs, aligning resource
allocation with operational needs while ensuring compliance with data
security and performance standards.