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Executive Director – Information Technology
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Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Executive
1 weeks ago
IT StrategyDigital TransformationCybersecurityCloud ComputingEnterprise ArchitectureIT Operations Management
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About the Role
An organization in the UAE seeks an Executive Director of Information Technology to lead enterprise technology strategy and drive digital innovation. This executive role oversees IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise applications, and digital transformation.
Key Skills for This Role
IT StrategyDigital TransformationCybersecurityCloud ComputingEnterprise ArchitectureIT Operations Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization's long term IT strategy and technology roadmap
- Lead enterprise wide IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and technology innovation across the business
- Oversee enterprise applications, system architecture, and technology governance
- Manage IT budgets, technology investments, vendor partnerships, and procurement
- Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning and business growth
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior IT leaders while fostering a high performance culture
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred)
- 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including executive level responsibilities
- Demonstrated success in leading enterprise technology strategy and digital transformation
- Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, TOGAF, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud are highly desirable
- Exceptional executive leadership and strategic planning skills
- Extensive experience managing enterprise IT operations and large scale technology initiatives
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and deliver business focused technology solutions
- Strong financial and operational management experience
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About the Role
- We’re looking for an accomplished and visionary Executive Director – Information Technology to lead our enterprise technology strategy and drive digital innovation across the organization.
- In this executive leadership role, you’ll oversee all aspects of IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise applications, and digital transformation initiatives.
- You’ll work closely with the executive team to align technology investments with business objectives and deliver sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization's long term IT strategy and technology roadmap.
- Lead enterprise wide IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and technology innovation across the business.
- Oversee enterprise applications, system architecture, and technology governance.
- Manage IT budgets, technology investments, vendor partnerships, and procurement.
- Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning and business growth.
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior IT leaders while fostering a high performance culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Exceptional executive leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Extensive experience managing enterprise IT operations and large scale technology initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and deliver business focused technology solutions.
- Strong financial and operational management experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
- 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including executive level responsibilities.
- Demonstrated success in leading enterprise technology strategy and digital transformation.
- Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, TOGAF, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud are highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive executive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape the organization's technology vision and long term strategy.
- Collaborative executive leadership team and innovative work environment.
- Professional growth and executive leadership development opportunities.
- Lead impactful technology initiatives that drive business success and digital excellence.
How to Apply
- Send your CV and feel free to include details of your executive leadership experience, major technology transformation projects, professional certifications, and key business achievements.
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