Director of Information Technology

TalenDir is representing a reputable healthcare and day surgery group in Saudi Arabia seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead their IT department in Riyadh. The successful candidate will oversee the full end-to-end IT lifecycle, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, technical support, and the strategic development of BI dashboards and data science initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership and strategic direction for the entire IT department.
• Design, implement, and manage advanced Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to support clinical and operational decision-making.
• Oversee IT infrastructure management, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
• Establish and enforce robust cybersecurity protocols to protect patient and corporate data.
• Manage IT procurement processes, including vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Lead technical support teams to ensure seamless delivery of IT services across the healthcare group.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives through a hands-on approach to emerging technologies.
• Develop and implement data science-driven workflows to improve patient care outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of managerial experience specifically within healthcare groups in Saudi Arabia or the UAE.
• Proven background and deep interest in data science and business analytics.
• Strong technical proficiency in managing IT infrastructure, network security, and hardware procurement.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare-specific IT regulations and standards in the GCC region.
• Ability to act as a hands-on leader who can manage both strategic projects and day-to-day operations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or healthcare-specific IT certifications.
• Certifications related to Data Science, BI, or Cloud Infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Opportunity to lead digital transformation in a reputable healthcare organization.
• Impactful role contributing to high-level clinical and operational efficiency.