Manager - IT Strategy and Planning
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About the Role
Qiddiya seeks a Manager of IT Strategy and Planning to develop and govern the Technology strategy, operating model, and strategic initiatives. The role leads strategic planning, portfolio governance, budgeting, and transformation.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Technology strategy, roadmap, and strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives
- Support the definition and execution of the Technology operating model, governance framework, and organizational priorities
- Establish and monitor Technology performance indicators, strategic objectives, and key results (OKRs/KPIs)
- Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive level reporting
- Lead the annual Technology strategic planning and workforce planning cycles
- Develop and maintain the Technology portfolio roadmap and investment priorities
- Coordinate cross functional initiatives to ensure alignment with business requirements
- Monitor portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
- Lead the Technology budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance
- Monitor budget utilization, investment planning, cost optimization initiatives, and financial performance
- Support business case development and investment justification for strategic technology initiatives
- Develop executive dashboards, performance reports, and management presentations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 10 years of experience in Technology Strategy, IT Planning, PMO, Management Consulting, or Technology Governance
- Experience in large scale organizations, digital transformation programs, or complex enterprise environments
- Proven experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, budgeting, and executive reporting
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, or strategic management certifications preferred
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Job Purpose
- The Manager IT Strategy and Planning is responsible for developing, driving, and governing the Technology strategy, operating model, and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives and organizational priorities.
- The role leads strategic planning activities, portfolio governance, performance management, budgeting coordination, and transformation initiatives across the Technology function to support Qiddiya's long term vision and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Technology strategy, roadmap, and strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
- Support the definition and execution of the Technology operating model, governance framework, and organizational priorities.
- Establish and monitor Technology performance indicators, strategic objectives, and key results (OKRs/KPIs).
- Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive level reporting.
- Lead the annual Technology strategic planning and workforce planning cycles.
- Develop and maintain the Technology portfolio roadmap and investment priorities.
- Coordinate cross functional initiatives to ensure alignment with business requirements and strategic objectives.
- Monitor portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
- Lead the Technology budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance and business stakeholders.
- Monitor budget utilization, investment planning, cost optimization initiatives, and financial performance.
- Support business case development and investment justification for strategic technology initiatives.
- Develop executive dashboards, performance reports, and management presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, or strategic management certifications are preferred.
- Minimum 8 10 years of experience in Technology Strategy, IT Planning, PMO, Management Consulting, or Technology Governance.
- Experience in large scale organizations, digital transformation programs, or complex enterprise environments.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, budgeting, and executive reporting.
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