IT Manager - Insurance | Saudi Arabia
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About the Role
A leading Saudi Insurance company is seeking an IT Manager to lead IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. The role requires 7+ years of IT experience, preferably in insurance or financial services, with strong leadership and technical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's IT strategy aligned with business goals
- Manage and maintain IT infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud environments, databases, and end user systems
- Oversee administration, support, and enhancement of core insurance applications and business systems
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all IT systems
- Lead cybersecurity efforts including risk assessments, vulnerability management, security awareness, incident response, and compliance
- Establish and enforce IT governance, policies, procedures, and best practices
- Manage IT projects, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives
- Collaborate with business departments to identify technology needs and deliver solutions
- Ensure effective disaster recovery, business continuity planning, data backup, and recovery procedures
- Manage relationships with external vendors, technology partners, and service providers
- Prepare and manage the IT department budget
- Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, applications support, or IT management
- Previous experience within insurance, financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries preferred
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, virtualization, databases, and enterprise applications
- Experience managing cybersecurity programs, IT governance frameworks, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Proven track record in leading IT projects, system implementations, digital transformation, and vendor management
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both Arabic and English
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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 lead and manage 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, applications support, or IT management roles.
- Previous experience within the insurance, financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, virtualization, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Experience managing cybersecurity programs, IT governance frameworks, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
- Proven track record in leading IT projects, system implementations, digital transformation, and vendor management.
- Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory requirements related to information security, data protection, and technology governance.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with experience leading technical teams.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both Arabic and English.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver results within strict timelines.
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