Head of IT (UAE National)
Full-time
Mark Williams - Recruitment Agency
We're partnered with a growing, forward-thinking organisation seeking a Head of IT. This is a pivotal leadership role for a well-rounded IT professional who thrives in both strategic planning and hands-on environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the organisation’s IT strategy aligned with business goals
- Oversee all aspects of IT, including infrastructure, networks, applications, security, hardware, and software
- Lead cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring robust protection, compliance, and risk management
- Advise the business on IT architecture, systems implementation, and digital transformation
- Manage vendors, budgets, and IT roadmaps
- Drive continuous improvement and introduce scalable processes and governance
- Explore and implement emerging technologies, including AI-driven solutions, where appropriate
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role
- Strong generalist IT background across infrastructure, networks, applications, and security
- Experience working in SMEs or scaling businesses, with the ability to introduce enterprise-level practices
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach when needed
- Demonstrated experience advising leadership teams and influencing business decisions
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management
- Exposure to or interest in AI technologies and their business applications
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Please note this opportunity is open to UAE National candidates only.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the organisation’s IT strategy aligned with business goals
- Oversee all aspects of IT, including infrastructure, networks, applications, security, hardware, and software
- Lead cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring robust protection, compliance, and risk management
- Advise the business on IT architecture, systems implementation, and digital transformation
- Manage vendors, budgets, and IT roadmaps
- Drive continuous improvement and introduce scalable processes and governance
- Explore and implement emerging technologies, including AI-driven solutions, where appropriate
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role
- Strong generalist IT background across infrastructure, networks, applications, and security
- Experience working in SMEs or scaling businesses, with the ability to introduce enterprise-level practices
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach when needed
- Demonstrated experience advising leadership teams and influencing business decisions
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management
- Exposure to or interest in AI technologies and their business applications
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Please note this opportunity is open to UAE National candidates only.
Vacancy posted a month ago
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