Director of Digitalization
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About the Role
7X is seeking a Director of Digitalization to lead the addressing and GIS function within the Licensing unit. The role involves developing strategies for accurate location identification, standardized address data, and integration with organizational systems.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of GIS and national addressing systems aligned with overall Licensing and postal infrastructure strategy
- Establish policies, standards and procedures governing address data management, GIS integration and location intelligence platforms
- Ensure alignment with national geographic information standards and international postal addressing frameworks
- Define key performance indicators, service standards and operational KPIs for GIS and addressing initiatives
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of the UAE Post Code project in coordination with municipalities and GIS centers
- Lead and direct the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the addressing system
- Develop and implement processes to collect, verify, and validate address data
- Direct and oversee the assignment and maintenance of unique addresses for new properties and locations
- Ensure efficient handling and resolution of address related inquiries and issues
- Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of GIS and addressing related projects
- Identify opportunities to enhance addressing accuracy, operational efficiency, and digital service integration
- Collaborate with external stakeholders such as government entities, municipalities, utility providers, emergency services, GIS centres and postal authorities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Certifications like GIS Professional (GISP) or Esri Technical preferred
- 7 10 years experience in a leadership role in GIS, addressing systems, geospatial data management, or related fields at a national or organizational level
- Experience working with government entities, municipalities, or logistics/postal organizations
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Overview
- Lead and oversee the addressing and GIS function within the Licensing unit by developing and implementing strategies that ensure accurate location identification, standardized address data, and effective integration with organizational systems.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance national addressing capabilities and meet their address related needs.
Strategy, Policy and Procedure
- Lead the development and implementation of GIS and national addressing systems aligned with the overall Licensing and postal infrastructure strategy.
- Establish policies, standards and procedures governing address data management, GIS integration and location intelligence platforms.
- Ensure alignment with national geographic information standards and international postal addressing frameworks.
- Define key performance indicators, service standards and operational KPIs for GIS and addressing initiatives.
- Maintain the confidentiality of the information relating to work.
Addressing and Post Code Projects
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of the UAE Post Code project in coordination with municipalities and GIS centers.
- Lead and direct the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the addressing system.
- Develop and implement processes to collect, verify, and validate address data.
- Direct and oversee the assignment and maintenance of unique addresses for new properties and locations.
- Ensure efficient handling and resolution of address related inquiries and issues.
Project Governance and Continuous Improvement
- Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of GIS and addressing related projects ensuring compliance with defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities to enhance addressing accuracy, operational efficiency, and digital service integration by evaluating new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
Synergies with Stakeholders
- Collaborate with external stakeholders such as government entities, municipalities, utility providers, emergency services, GIS centres and postal authorities.
- Maintain partnerships with GIS technology vendors and solution providers to ensure adoption of best practices and innovations.
Reports
- Prepare periodic reports on addressing system performance, data accuracy, GIS and spatial data reports, Post Code and addressing projects status reports.
- Develop analytical and GIS related reports highlighting trends, operational gaps and improvement opportunities.
Team Management
- Ensure a high standard of employee motivation through regular employee communication, training and equipping with the best tools.
- Set comprehensive goals for performance & growth ensuring the team is capable of delivering the strategic intent.
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications like GIS Professional (GISP) or Esri Technical preferred.
Experience
- 7 10 years experience in a leadership role in GIS, addressing systems, geospatial data management, or related fields at a national or organizational level.
- Experience working with government entities, municipalities, or logistics/postal organizations.
Job Specific Skills (Technical Competencies)
- GIS platforms and geospatial technologies
- Address management systems and postal addressing standards
- Spatial data analytics and mapping
- Data governance and integration
- Project and program management
- Digital transformation and system integration
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and collaboration skills
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