IT Director

Company Description

IT Strategy and Infrastructure

• Define and own the IT strategy, architecture, and roadmap for the corporate entity and project organization.
• Build identity and access management, cloud, collaboration and document management, endpoint management, networking, and telephony across two geographies.
• Select and implement ERP, finance, HR, procurement, document control, and project controls systems.
• Manage the vendors delivering business systems and technology services.

Cybersecurity and Resilience

• Establish cybersecurity policy, governance, threat monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery.
• Operate cybersecurity at a standard appropriate to critical energy infrastructure and a US-regulated environment.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and data residency obligations across UAE and US jurisdictions.
• Support IT and cybersecurity obligations to lenders, partners, and regulators.

Alaska Operations

• Set up IT for remote and construction-site operations in Alaska.
• Provide connectivity in a low-infrastructure, extreme-climate location, together with site networks, field devices, and a support model.

Commercial and Team Leadership

• Own the IT budget, CAPEX/OPEX planning, and contracts with MSPs, integrators, and software vendors.
• Build and lead the IT team as the organization scales through final investment decision and construction.

Experience Requirements

• At least 12 years in IT, including at least five years in a Head of IT or IT Director role reporting to executive level.
• Experience standing up an IT function from the ground up through a greenfield build, new entity setup, or major carve-out.
• Track record in oil and gas, LNG, power, or heavy industrial capital projects.
• Experience with projects moving from development through construction into operations is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on depth in Azure and/or AWS, Microsoft 365, identity management, and enterprise networking.
• Ownership of cybersecurity in a critical-infrastructure or OT-adjacent context, with familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks.
• End-to-end ERP selection and implementation experience.

Commercial and International Qualifications

• Strong commercial and vendor management skills, including negotiation and management of multi-million-dollar service contracts.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and time zones, ideally including the United States.
• A degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering.
• Relevant CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or cloud architect certifications are advantageous.
• English fluency is essential.

Location and Travel

• The role is based in Abu Dhabi with regular travel to the United States.
• The position requires worldwide travel without restriction and support for remote and construction-site operations in Alaska.