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IT Manager

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa
Riyadh, KSA
fulltime
Mid-Senior
1 weeks ago
IT StrategyTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementVendor ManagementIT InfrastructureCybersecurity
Free

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Overview

The IT Manager for KSA will be responsible for leading and managing company's Information Technology, aligning an organization's IT operations with its broader business goals

Strategic Leadership & Planning

  • Plans and oversees new IT projects, as well as 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 within the Automotive Division

Governance & Compliance

  • Responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Group's IT policies and procedures within the Automotive Division

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
  • Fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability

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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