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Tamer Group

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About the Company:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  Innovate Consulting &amp; Tech is a leading company in the Saudi market founded more than 25 years ago. We are very focused on providing a unique value proposition to our clients with extended capabilities in supply chain planning and execution, complex system integration, digital services, transformation advisory services, open source software development, Enterprise AI, and Data Management. We are in a growth phase with an aggressive plan to expand our reach to all regions in Saudi Arabia, and a future plan to compete in the GCC market too.
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  We aren't looking for a steady hand; we&rsquo;re looking for a Sales Director who thrives on the hunt. We need a power player with the grit to outpace the market and the strategic depth to dominate the Saudi IT landscape.
 </p>
 <p>
  If you have the commercial edge to win enterprise-scale AI, Data, and Supply Chain deals, come lead the charge!
 </p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Purpose:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  To lead and drive the IT services sales strategy at Innovate Consulting &amp; Tech, ensuring sustainable revenue growth, market expansion, and the development of long-term strategic client partnerships. The role oversees the overall sales function, identifies and capitalizes on new business opportunities, and positions the company as a trusted and competitive IT solutions provider in the Saudi market.
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   Strategic Leadership:
  </em>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and execute the annual sales strategy in alignment with the company&rsquo;s business objectives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Define GTM, sales plans, and growth initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify new market segments and business opportunities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to pricing strategies and commercial models.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   Business Development
  </em>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Create a strong engine for Demand Generation
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive acquisition of new corporate clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate high-value contracts and long-term service agreements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure proper handover to delivery/technical teams post-sale.
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   Sales Management
  </em>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team after the expansion
  </li>
  <li>
   Set KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure target achievement.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish a structured pipeline and forecasting process.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure CRM discipline and reporting accuracy.
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
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  <em>
   Collaboration &amp; Alignment
  </em>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Work closely with technical and operations teams to design tailored IT solutions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure alignment between client expectations and service delivery.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide market feedback to leadership regarding trends and client needs.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   Reporting &amp; Performance Monitoring
  </em>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Prepare sales forecasts, revenue reports, and pipeline analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor budget utilization within the sales function.
  </li>
  <li>
   Track competitor activities and market positioning.
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualification &amp; Experience:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, IT, or related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   10+ years of experience in software/business applications/services sales.
  </li>
  <li>
   Previous experience in selling Tier One ERP licenses or consultancy services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record in selling IT services/solutions to corporate clients.
  </li>
  <li>
   Expertise in orchestrating high-value sales for Cloud ERP, AI, and System Integration projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Adept at positioning managed services and leveraging a foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure to deliver comprehensive enterprise solutions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated ability to close high-value enterprise deals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in building and managing sales pipelines and forecasting revenue.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Information Technology Sales Director

Confidential

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  <strong>
   Job Title: IT Director
  </strong>
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  <strong>
   Department:
  </strong>
  Information Technology
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  <strong>
   Reports To:
  </strong>
  CEO
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  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  (Riyadh)
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Summary
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The IT Director is responsible for leading the organization&rsquo;s technology strategy, infrastructure, and IT operations. This role ensures that IT systems support business goals, are secure, scalable, and cost-effective, and that technology initiatives drive efficiency and innovation across the organization.
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and implement the overall IT strategy aligned with the company&rsquo;s business objectives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee IT infrastructure, systems, networks, hardware, software, and cloud services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure data security, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and effective.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, including performance management and skills development.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage IT budgets, forecasts, vendor contracts, and technology investments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and IT governance standards.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with senior management and department heads to understand technology needs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee IT projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications &amp; Experience
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
  </li>
  <li>
   8&ndash;12 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3&ndash;5 years in a leadership or management role.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems architecture, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience in IT strategy, budgeting, and vendor management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with digital transformation, cloud platforms, and modern IT frameworks is a plus.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Skills &amp; Competencies
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strategic thinking and business alignment
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong leadership and people management skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  </li>
  <li>
   Project and change management expertise
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   IT system uptime and performance
  </li>
  <li>
   Cybersecurity and risk management effectiveness
  </li>
  <li>
   Project delivery (time, cost, quality)
  </li>
  <li>
   Budget control and cost optimization
  </li>
  <li>
   User satisfaction with IT services
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Director of Information Technology

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 The Director of City IT Operations will lead the development and operational readiness of all IT systems for a 360+ sq km smart city in Saudi Arabia. This includes overseeing smart infrastructure across multiple districts and working with a wide range of stakeholders&mdash;from city planning units to cybersecurity teams and technology vendors.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Responsibilities cover the full lifecycle of smart systems delivery&mdash;requirements, procurement, implementation, and commissioning. The role also includes establishing an integrated City IT Systems Support Model (L0-L4) to support Day 1 operations and ensure SLA compliance between the City Services IOC and City IT IOC.
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 The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, strong technical knowledge, and leadership experience in smart city projects, ideally in the GCC.
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 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Key Responsibilities
  </li>
  <li>
   Strategic Leadership
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and implement the City IT Operations strategy to drive digital transformation and operational readiness
  </li>
  <li>
   Align IT operations with the city's Master Plan, Smart City vision, and Saudi Vision 2030
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the design and rollout of an integrated IT Systems Support Model across all city and district smart systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish governance frameworks, including SLAs, SOPs, escalation paths, and performance dashboards
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and manage the annual business plan and budget
  </li>
  <li>
   Acquisition of Smart City Systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Review and approve Smart City Systems RFPs to ensure strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and clear business outcomes
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with governance, risk, legal, privacy, and security requirements
  </li>
  <li>
   Enforce Qiddiya Technology design and Enterprise Architecture principles
  </li>
  <li>
   Align City technology SLAs with City Operations SLAs and exit strategy provisions that ensures business continuity
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and timelines
  </li>
  <li>
   City IT Systems Operations and Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and enforce Qiddiya City IT operating standards aligned with QIC Technology Standards; audit compliance regularly
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage City IT requirements, feature priorities, and delivery schedules with Qiddiya IT, ensuring minimal business impact and overseeing UAT
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare operational briefs for new assets, expansions, and seasonal activities; oversee transition planning for end-of-life products
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide operational input on new systems and integrations across procurement, design, testing, and deployment
  </li>
  <li>
   Evaluate third-party technologies for alignment with strategic goals and seamless integration
  </li>
  <li>
   Support pre-opening onboarding and transition to City IT Operations
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee daily operations of city-wide IT systems, including ICT infrastructure, IoT/OT systems, and smart city applications
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure high availability, resilience, and security of all mission-critical systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive operational excellence through proactive monitoring, incident prevention, and continuous improvement
  </li>
  <li>
   Enforce data governance across all platforms
  </li>
  <li>
   Support Model Delivery
  </li>
  <li>
   Design, implement, and operationalize a multi-tier CITY IT Integrated L0 to L4 Support Model
  </li>
  <li>
   Recruit, train, and manage cross-functional operational support teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement workforce development programs to build local talent capacity
  </li>
  <li>
   Security &amp; Risk Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Actively support the enforcement of robust cybersecurity and data privacy practices across ICT, IoT, and OT layers
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) regulations and global standards such as ISO 27001
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with the city's Security Operations Center (SOC) for proactive threat detection, incident management, and disaster recovery planning
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct periodic risk assessments and resilience testing
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Requirements
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Required Qualifications
  </li>
  <li>
   Education
  </li>
  <li>
   Bachelor's degree relevant to Smart Cities or equivalent
  </li>
  <li>
   Master's degree is preferrable to be in one of the following fields :
  </li>
  <li>
   Smart Cities / Urban Informatics
  </li>
  <li>
   Computer Science / Information Systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Cyber-Physical Systems / Cybersecurity
  </li>
  <li>
   Electrical / Electronics / Systems Engineering
  </li>
  <li>
   Certifications (Preferred)
  </li>
  <li>
   Smart Cities Professional Certification (IEEE, GCF, or equivalent)
  </li>
  <li>
   CISSP / CISM / CISA / ITIL
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Total Experience:12-15 years in IT operations, systems integration, or large-scale ICT program delivery
  </li>
  <li>
   Smart City Domain: 10+ years in smart city, urban infrastructure, or mission-critical ICT projects
  </li>
  <li>
   GCC Region: Preferably 5+ years, with knowledge of local regulations and standards
  </li>
  <li>
   City IT Systems Support Model: Minimum 5 years designing and managing L0-L4 support structures for public infrastructure
  </li>
  <li>
   City/District Smart Systems: Proven track record delivering and operating integrated systems across large-scale urban environments
  </li>
  <li>
   Team Leadership: Experience leading multidisciplinary, cross-organizational teams, including vendor-managed resources
  </li>
  <li>
   Skills &amp; Competencies
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English (mandatory); Arabic proficiency desirable
  </li>
  <li>
   Expertise in smart city technologies, IoT/OT systems, and ICT infrastructure
  </li>
  <li>
   Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity for urban environments
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Exceptional problem-solving and crisis management abilities
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with Saudi Vision 2030, urban innovation frameworks, and local cultural dynamics
  </li>
  <li>
   Location &amp; Travel
  </li>
  <li>
   Location: On-site within the designated city development zone, Saudi Arabia
  </li>
  <li>
   Travel: Periodic travel across city districts and GCC countries as required
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Director - Smart City and ICT (DEL 3)

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>The Director of City IT Operations will lead the development and operational readiness of all IT systems for a 360+ sq km smart city in Saudi Arabia. This includes overseeing smart infrastructure across multiple districts and working with a wide range of stakeholders&mdash;from city planning units to cybersecurity teams and technology vendors.</p><p>
 Responsibilities cover the full lifecycle of smart systems delivery&mdash;requirements, procurement, implementation, and commissioning. The role also includes establishing an integrated City IT Systems Support Model (L0&ndash;L4) to support Day 1 operations and ensure SLA compliance between the City Services IOC and City IT IOC.</p><p>
 The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, strong technical knowledge, and leadership experience in smart city projects, ideally in the GCC.</p><p>
1.<b> Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>
a. Strategic Leadership</p><ul><li>
Develop and implement the City IT Operations strategy to drive digital transformation and operational readiness.</li><li>
Align IT operations with the city&rsquo;s Master Plan, Smart City vision, and Saudi Vision 2030.</li><li>
Lead the design and rollout of an integrated IT Systems Support Model across all city and district smart systems.</li><li>
Establish governance frameworks, including SLAs, SOPs, escalation paths, and performance dashboards.</li><li>
Develop and manage the annual business plan and budget.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
b. Acquisition of Smart City Systems</p><ul><li>
Review and approve Smart City Systems RFPs to ensure strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and clear business outcomes.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with governance, risk, legal, privacy, and security requirements.</li><li>
Enforce Qiddiya Technology design and Enterprise Architecture principles.</li><li>
Align City technology SLAs with City Operations SLAs and exit strategy provisions that ensures business continuity</li><li>
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and timelines.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
c. City IT Systems Operations and Management</p><ul><li>
Develop and enforce Qiddiya City IT operating standards aligned with QIC Technology Standards; audit compliance regularly.</li><li>
Manage City IT requirements, feature priorities, and delivery schedules with Qiddiya IT, ensuring minimal business impact and overseeing UAT.</li><li>
Prepare operational briefs for new assets, expansions, and seasonal activities; oversee transition planning for end-of-life products.</li><li>
Provide operational input on new systems and integrations across procurement, design, testing, and deployment.</li><li>
Evaluate third-party technologies for alignment with strategic goals and seamless integration.</li><li>
Support pre-opening onboarding and transition to City IT Operations.</li><li>
Oversee daily operations of city-wide IT systems, including ICT infrastructure, IoT/OT systems, and smart city applications.</li><li>
Ensure high availability, resilience, and security of all mission-critical systems.</li><li>
Drive operational excellence through proactive monitoring, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Enforce data governance across all platforms.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
d. Support Model Delivery</p><ul><li>
Design, implement, and operationalize a multi-tier CITY IT Integrated L0 to L4 Support Model</li><li>
Recruit, train, and manage cross-functional operational support teams.</li><li>
Implement workforce development programs to build local talent capacity</li></ul><p></p><p>
e. Security &amp; Risk Management</p><ul><li>
Actively support the enforcement of robust cybersecurity and data privacy practices across ICT, IoT, and OT layers.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) regulations and global standards such as ISO 27001.</li><li>
Collaborate with the city&rsquo;s Security Operations Center (SOC) for proactive threat detection, incident management, and disaster recovery planning.</li><li>
Conduct periodic risk assessments and resilience testing.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Requirements</b><p><br>
1. Required Qualifications</p><p>
a. Education</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree relevant to Smart Cities or equivalent</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree is preferrable to be in one of the following fields :</li></ul><p>
o Smart Cities / Urban Informatics</p><p>
o Computer Science / Information Systems</p><p>
o Cyber-Physical Systems / Cybersecurity</p><p>
o Electrical / Electronics / Systems Engineering</p><p>
b. Certifications (Preferred)</p><ul><li>
Smart Cities Professional Certification (IEEE, GCF, or equivalent)</li><li>
CISSP / CISM / CISA / ITIL</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
2. Experience</p><ul><li>
Total Experience:12&ndash;15 years in IT operations, systems integration, or large-scale ICT program delivery.</li><li>
Smart City Domain: 10+ years in smart city, urban infrastructure, or mission-critical ICT projects.</li><li>
GCC Region: Preferably 5+ years, with knowledge of local regulations and standards.</li><li>
City IT Systems Support Model: Minimum 5 years designing and managing L0&ndash;L4 support structures for public infrastructure.</li><li>
City/District Smart Systems: Proven track record delivering and operating integrated systems across large-scale urban environments.</li><li>
Team Leadership: Experience leading multidisciplinary, cross-organizational teams, including vendor-managed resources.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
3. Skills &amp; Competencies</p><ul><li>
Fluency in English (mandatory); Arabic proficiency desirable.</li><li>
Expertise in smart city technologies, IoT/OT systems, and ICT infrastructure.</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity for urban environments.</li><li>
Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.</li><li>
Exceptional problem-solving and crisis management abilities.</li><li>
Familiarity with Saudi Vision 2030, urban innovation frameworks, and local cultural dynamics.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
4. Location &amp; Travel</p><ul><li>
Location: On-site within the designated city development zone, Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Travel: Periodic travel across city districts and GCC countries as required.</li></ul></div>

CNTXT

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Role Scope:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Head of IT leads CNTXT&rsquo;s corporate IT function, ensuring that all technology systems, infrastructure, security, and services support business operations and growth. This role is responsible for IT strategy, governance, operations, vendor management, cybersecurity, and the performance of the IT team. The position requires balancing day-to-day IT operations with long-term planning to maintain CNTXT&rsquo;s position as a cloud-native, SaaS-first organization. This position emphasizes agility, cloud integration, data-driven decision-making, and seamless alignment with business objectives.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Strategic Leadership
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Define and implement CNTXT&rsquo;s IT strategy aligned with business and digital transformation goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop IT governance frameworks, security standards, and compliance policies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive automation and optimization of CNTXT&rsquo;s SaaS portfolio to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement and lifecycle management of hardware, software, and SaaS platforms.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   IT Operations &amp; Infrastructure
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead IT operations, ensuring reliability of systems, networks, and collaboration tools.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and execute the overall IT strategy aligned with the company's digital-first goals, ensuring automation and ERP initiatives support rapid growth, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify opportunities for automation to streamline processes (e.g., workflow automation in sales, HR, or Finance) and integrate ERP systems for real-time data visibility.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with C-suite executives to prioritize IT investments in automation tools and ERP platforms, forecasting ROI and scalability.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee service desk operations, ticketing systems, and SLAs to ensure high-quality IT support.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage onboarding and offboarding of employees, including account provisioning, hardware enablement, and access management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Supervise IT asset management, covering laptops, devices, licenses, WiFi, printers, and meeting room technologies.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Establish and lead CNTXT&rsquo;s IT security program, including identity and access management, endpoint protection, and incident response.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, internal policies, and client security requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead IT audits and enforce ITIL-based service management practices.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans specific to automation and ERP, minimizing downtime in a 24/7 digital operations model.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Team Leadership &amp; Development
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Build, manage, and mentor the IT team (technicians, operators, engineers).
  </li>
  <li>
   Define KPIs, career paths, and training plans for the team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with leadership and business units to ensure IT delivers measurable value.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Education:
   </strong>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Experience:
   </strong>
   10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing IT strategy, operations, and security.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Certifications (preferred):
   </strong>
   ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Google Cloud, or other cloud-related certifications.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Technical Knowledge:
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   SaaS platforms (Google Workspace, Slack, GitHub, ClickUp, Identity &amp; Access Management)
  </li>
  <li>
   Cloud-native IT environments and automation
  </li>
  <li>
   CI/CD and DevOps practices
  </li>
  <li>
   IT asset management, CMDB, and ticketing systems
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Skills:
   </strong>
   Strong leadership, vendor management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic a plus).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Competencies:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strategic thinker who can align IT with CNTXT&rsquo;s corporate objectives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven ability to lead IT transformations and cloud adoption.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to influence at executive level and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Head of Information Technology

Lenovo

<div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Req # </b></div><div>100016697
</div></div><div><div><b>Career Area: </b></div><div>Research/Development
</div></div><div><div><b>Country/Region: </b></div><div>Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div><div><b>State: </b></div><div>Riyadh
</div></div><div><div><b>City: </b></div><div>Riyadh
</div></div><div><div><b>Date: </b></div><div>Thursday, February 19, 2026
</div></div><div><div><b>Additional Locations</b>:
<ul><li>Saudi Arabia</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why Work at Lenovo
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.</div><br>
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<div>Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world&rsquo;s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo&rsquo;s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).</div><br>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description and Requirements<br>
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<div><b>Role Overview</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Lenovo&rsquo;s Group CTO is looking for a Director‑level R&amp;D Site lead (Saudi-National preferred) to establish and lead a strategic research and development presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role is designed for a senior, hands‑on technical leader with broad CTO‑level competence across AI, robotics, and smart manufacturing, and the maturity to operate with high autonomy and strong, inspiring leadership. The Site Lead will shape and lead the local R&amp;D agenda, build high‑impact technical programs, and serve as a senior interface between Lenovo&rsquo;s global technology leadership and the Saudi AI, technology, and R&amp;D ecosystem.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><div></div><div><br>
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Lead the strategy, execution, and growth of Lenovo&rsquo;s KSA R&amp;D site in alignment with global CTO priorities.
</li><li>Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across advanced technology domains, including:
</li><ul><li>Artificial intelligence and applied machine learning
</li><li>Robotics and autonomous systems
</li><li>Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies
</li></ul><li>Translate research and emerging technologies into practical, scalable R&amp;D initiatives with measurable impact.
</li><li>Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing local R&amp;D organization, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and accountability.
</li><li>Operate independently with strong ownership, making informed decisions in complex and ambiguous environments.
</li><li>Represent Lenovo as a senior technical leader with government entities, universities, research institutions, and industry partners across the Saudi innovation ecosystem.
</li><li>Develop strategic partnerships aligned with national priorities in technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
</li>Act as an ambassador and advocate for AI adoption within Lenovo<br>
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<div><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></div><div></div><div><br>
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12+ years of experience in R&amp;D, advanced engineering, or technology leadership, including experience at director level or equivalent.
</li><li>Demonstrated technical breadth across AI, robotics, manufacturing systems, or related deep‑tech domains.
</li><li>Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary R&amp;D programs spanning software, hardware, and data.
</li><li>Experience operating with significant autonomy, sound judgment, and limited managerial oversight.
</li>Strong familiarity with the KSA AI, technology, and R&amp;D landscape, including national initiatives and innovation stakeholders.<br>
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<div><b>Location</b>: Riyadh, KSA</div><div></div><div><br>
</div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><i>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.</i></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Additional Locations</b>:
<ul><li>Saudi Arabia</li></ul><br>
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Director, R&D Site Lead – Saudi Arabia

MA'ADEN

<div><p><b>Role Summary
</b></p><p>The role supports the innovation portfolio by progressing prioritized opportunities from concept to pilot readiness and scale-up. Reporting to the Innovation Portfolio Director, the role partners closely with the Senior Specialist for Scouting &amp; Open Innovation to translate external ecosystem insights into qualified use cases and works in parallel with the Senior Specialist for Opportunities &amp; Market Competitiveness to ensure alignment with business priorities, value drivers, and competitive positioning.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p>Manage assigned opportunities through the portfolio stage-gate (qualification concept business case pilot<ul><li> scale recommendation).
</li><li>Translate scouting insights into structured use cases: define problem statements, hypotheses, stakeholders, and value drivers.
</li><li>Conduct market and technology research, benchmarking, and vendor/startup engagement in coordination with the Senior Specialist (Scouting &amp; Open Innovation).
</li><li>Develop business cases including ROI, risks, dependencies, resourcing, and implementation roadmap.
</li><li>Design and manage PoCs/pilots: scope, success criteria, KPIs, data plan, and governance.
</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional execution with BUs, Technology Enablement, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and HSSE.
</li><li>Prepare executive-ready materials (portfolio updates, decision memos, and presentations) for the Innovation Portfolio Director and governance forums.
</li><li>Track benefits realization, capture lessons learned, and support change management and adoption post-implementation.
</li><li>Partner with technology and business units (Aluminum, Phosphate, Gold) to embed validated innovations into Maaden&rsquo;s technology and operational landscape
</li><li>Develop mechanisms for tracking performance, adoption, and realized business value across the innovation portfolio
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Core Competencies
</b></div><ul><li><p>Innovation management and portfolio governance
</p></li><li><p>Partnership development and stakeholder engagement
</p></li><li><p>Technology scouting and R&amp;D collaboration
</p></li><li><p>Program management and pilot-to-scale execution
</p></li><li><p>Strategic communication and influence
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualification
</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s in Engineering, Business, or Innovation Management (advanced degree preferred)
</p></li><li><p>8+ years&rsquo; experience managing innovation portfolios within large-scale industrial or digital environments
</p></li><li><p>Proven success in translating pilots into scaled, production-ready solutions with measurable outcomes
</p></li><li><p>Strong network across industry, startups, academia, and R&amp;D ecosystems
</p></li><li><p>Ability to link emerging technologies with Maaden&rsquo;s strategic and operational priorities</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Principal Specialist, Innovation Portfolio

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