IT Manager

Applus


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

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

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements

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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