Cloud Computing Center Of Excellence Expert

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level are responsible for leading work activities and working autonomously with minor direction towards predetermined long-term objectives.

Jobholders might act as internal consultants and facilitators through providing guidance to deliver and perform operational activities.

Their main operational role includes providing needed input and support for the development of Cloud Computing Centre of Excellence strategy, roadmap, business plan, projects, and budget. Provide consultation during the gathering of business requirements and specifications from business owners in order to develop RFPs. Conduct feasibility and capabilities assessment with the relevant IT teams and provide needed inputs for the evaluation and selection process of vendors. Strengthen relationships with vendors and service providers. Lead the evaluation and selection process of vendors. Guide and review the execution of periodical IT Audit and provide corrective actions and recommendations based on the actual performance against set of KPIs and challenge issues with the relevant stakeholders if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and benchmarking of existing ZATCA Cloud Computing CoE capabilities against standards and best practices, collect business needs, identify gaps and accordingly develop Cloud Computing CoE strategy, roadmap, business plans, initiatives and programs according to meet business objectives
• Participate in the definition of Cloud Computing CoE governance model with respective policies, frameworks and guidelines
• Handle the development of Cloud Computing CoE budget based on capacity and business plan and monitor the budget performance against targets
• Gather business needs, technical specs and vendors requirements, and contribute in the development of RFPs and in cooperation with relevant IT & Digitization functions, business users, service providers and vendors
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
• Perform other duties as requested
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes
  
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent is required

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experienc

Competencies

Collaboration and Communication - Developing

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Developing

IT Compliance - Advanced

IT Strategy and Architecture - Advanced

Leading by Example - Developing

Negotiation and Influence - Advanced

Operational Excellence - Developing

Professionalism - Proficient

Project Management - Proficient

Results Oriented - Proficient

Strategic Thinking - Developing

Vendor Management - Proficient