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Head of IT Administration – Dubai (Global Operations) We are currently hiring a Head of IT Administration for a rapidly scaling, AI-native technology company based in Dubai.
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Head of IT Administration – Dubai (Global Operations)
We are currently hiring a
Head Of It Administration
for a rapidly scaling, AI-native technology company based in Dubai.
This is a rare opportunity to
build and lead a global IT function from the ground up
, supporting operations across the UAE, Europe, and Asia in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment.
The Role
Reporting to the COO, you will own the full internal IT landscape, including infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and global IT operations.
You will be responsible for designing and scaling a
secure, high-performance IT environment
while embedding
AI-driven automation and intelligence
into day-to-day IT operations.
Key Requirements
- 12+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles
- Proven experience managing
- global, multi-location IT environments
- Deep expertise in
- Google Workspace and Slack (enterprise level)
- Strong background in
- cybersecurity, IT governance, and compliance
- Experience with enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM) and cloud infrastructure
- Track record of building and scaling IT functions in
- high-growth or tech environments
- Interest or experience in
- AI-powered IT operations and automation
- Why Apply?
- Opportunity to
- build a global IT function from scratch
- Work within a
- cutting-edge AI-driven organisation
- High-impact, leadership role with direct exposure to senior stakeholders
- International scope with operations across multiple markets
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