IT Manager - Insurance
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About the Role
Lead IT operations, manage infrastructure and cybersecurity, implement digital transformation, and ensure compliance in the insurance industry while fostering team development.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT strategy aligned with business goals
- Manage IT infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud, databases, and end user systems
- Oversee core insurance applications and business systems
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems
- Lead cybersecurity efforts including risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response
- Establish IT governance, policies, and procedures
- Manage IT projects and digital transformation initiatives
- Collaborate with business departments to identify technology needs
- Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Manage vendor relationships and IT budget
- Lead, mentor, and develop IT team
- Ensure compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements and cybersecurity frameworks
Requirements
- Develop and implement IT strategy aligned with business goals
- Manage IT infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud, databases, and end user systems
- Oversee core insurance applications and business systems
- Lead cybersecurity efforts including risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response
- Establish IT governance, policies, and procedures
- Manage IT projects and digital transformation initiatives
- Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Manage vendor relationships and IT budget
- Lead and develop IT team
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Job Overview
- Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi Insurance company. As an IT Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the company's IT operations, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement the company's IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long term growth plans.
- Manage and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud environments, databases, and end user systems.
- Oversee the administration, support, and enhancement of core insurance applications and business systems.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all IT systems through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead cybersecurity efforts, including risk assessments, vulnerability management, security awareness, incident response, and compliance with industry standards.
- Establish and enforce IT governance, policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Manage IT projects, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
- Collaborate with business departments to identify technology needs and deliver solutions that enhance productivity and customer service.
- Ensure effective disaster recovery, business continuity planning, data backup, and recovery procedures.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, technology partners, and service providers to ensure quality service delivery and cost optimization.
- Prepare and manage the IT department budget, monitor expenditures, and optimize technology investments.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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