IT Manager

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