IT Manager
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About the Role
Applus seeks an IT Manager for KSA to lead IT operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity within the Automotive Division. The role requires strategic planning, team leadership, and expertise in Microsoft enterprise environments, cloud platforms, and security solutions.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee new IT projects, maintenance, and upgrade planning for Communications, Networks, and Security within the Automotive Division
- Lead IT PTI centers infrastructure deployment and maintenance
- Manage Microsoft enterprise environment (Licensing, AD, O365, Azure, etc.)
- Manage Cybersecurity and communications solutions (Cisco Meraki, Crowdstrike, Splunk, etc.)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing IT team
- Ensure compliance with Group's IT policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar IT management position
- Proven experience building IT roadmaps and managing departmental budgets
- Knowledge of Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Cisco Meraki, AD, O365, Virtualization, SQL Server, Postgres
- Fluent in English; Arabic language is a plus
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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IT Manager for KSA
- The IT Manager for KSA will be responsible for leading and managing company’s Information Technology, aligning IT operations with broader business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Planning: Plans and oversees new IT projects, maintenance, and upgrade planning for Communications, Networks, and Security within the Automotive Division.
- Infrastructure & Operations: Leading and responsible of IT PTI centers infrastructure deployment and maintenance.
- Managing and responsible Microsoft enterprise environment (Licensing, AD, O365, Azure, etc.).
- Managing and responsible Cybersecurity & communications solutions (Cisco Meraki, Crowdstrike, Splunk, etc.).
- Project Management & Innovation: Leads, analyzes, designs, and actively participates in the development and implementation of new projects.
- Governance & Compliance: Responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Group's IT policies and procedures.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Participates in projects with other Divisions or Departments both nationally and internationally.
- Team Leadership & Development: Leads, mentors, and develops a high performing IT team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
- Master of Science in Information Technology or an MBA with a focus on technology management is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position.
- Proven experience building IT roadmaps, managing substantial departmental budgets, and working directly with C level executives.
- Knowledge of Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Cisco Meraki, AD, O365, Virtualization (Proxmox), Data Engine (SQL Server, Postgres).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken). Arabic language.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with ability to align IT with business objectives
- Strong innovation skills and forward thinking mindset
- Excellent team leadership and talent development capabilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams
- Problem solving and decision making under pressure
- Hands on and results oriented
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