A leading Utilities organization in Dubai require an interim IT Manager. The role will suit a more hands off technology manager with a strong background in strategy, process, security in addition to IT.
The successful candidate will have a strong project delivery understanding and the ability to start in Dubai ASAp.
The key accountabilities of this role include;
Leading strategic technological planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
Advising Sr. Management/Functional Heads on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of business goals and objectives.
Ensuring that organizational needs and plans are well understood by team members to avoid any ambiguities.
To design, develop, implement, monitor and control IT policies and procedures in line with COBIT standards ensuring applicability to the PU business environment.
Establishing and control budgets ensuring limits are not exceeded.
Developing business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
Defining requirements for new technology implementations and communicate them to key business stakeholders.
Ensuring equipment and software operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
Leading the selection, approval and management of all vendors including negotiations along with the Commercial Dept.
Managing the procurement, development and implementation of hardware and software facilities to ensure timely and cost effective provision of service.
Conducting research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
Requirements;
post Graduate in IT/Systems with significant experience as a Team Leader in complex projects.
Experience on leading IT products and platforms (IBM, Hp, Oracle, Microsoft).
Experience on enterprise technology and information architecture.
Experience in aligning technology with business needs.
Understanding on industry best practices in the areas of IT governance, project and operations management.
Relevant certifications are desirable.
Track record in developing and delivering appropriate information systems and technology.
Excellent negotiation skills.
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The successful candidate will have a strong project delivery understanding and the ability to start in Dubai ASAp.
The key accountabilities of this role include;
Leading strategic technological planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
Advising Sr. Management/Functional Heads on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of business goals and objectives.
Ensuring that organizational needs and plans are well understood by team members to avoid any ambiguities.
To design, develop, implement, monitor and control IT policies and procedures in line with COBIT standards ensuring applicability to the PU business environment.
Establishing and control budgets ensuring limits are not exceeded.
Developing business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
Defining requirements for new technology implementations and communicate them to key business stakeholders.
Ensuring equipment and software operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
Leading the selection, approval and management of all vendors including negotiations along with the Commercial Dept.
Managing the procurement, development and implementation of hardware and software facilities to ensure timely and cost effective provision of service.
Conducting research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
Requirements;
post Graduate in IT/Systems with significant experience as a Team Leader in complex projects.
Experience on leading IT products and platforms (IBM, Hp, Oracle, Microsoft).
Experience on enterprise technology and information architecture.
Experience in aligning technology with business needs.
Understanding on industry best practices in the areas of IT governance, project and operations management.
Relevant certifications are desirable.
Track record in developing and delivering appropriate information systems and technology.
Excellent negotiation skills.
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