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TU Certification Global Pty Ltd

About the Role Are you the strategic navigator who turns risk into resilience? TU Certification Global Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to safeguard our operations from our global hub in Dubai.This is a guardian role for a seasoned executive who understands that in the Certification industry, reputation is our only currency. You will not just be ticking boxes; you will be designing the defensive architecture that allows us to expand aggressively into new markets. We are looking for a leader who can look around corners&mdash;anticipating geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and operational vulnerabilities before they impact the bottom line. If you can walk into a Boardroom and articulate the difference between &quot;risk appetite&quot; and &quot;risk tolerance&quot; with absolute clarity, we want to talk to you.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>ERM Framework Design: Own the global Enterprise Risk Management framework (aligned with ISO 31000 / COSO), embedding risk intelligence into strategic decision-making across all business units.</li><li>Operational Risk: Oversee risk assessments for critical assets (Laboratories, Certification Bodies), ensuring business continuity plans (BCP) are robust, tested, and ready for deployment.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Ethics: Lead the charge on corporate integrity, managing Anti-Bribery &amp; Corruption (ABC), Sanctions screening, and Whistleblower programs across the MEA and APAC regions.</li><li>Crisis Management: Serve as the primary architect of the Crisis Management Team, leading the response to high-impact events (cyber incidents, reputational threats, geopolitical instability).</li><li>Insurance Portfolio: Optimize the group&rsquo;s global insurance program, negotiating coverage for complex liabilities (Professional Indemnity, D&amp;O, Cyber) to maximize protection and minimize cost.</li><li>Board Reporting: Prepare and present quarterly Risk Committee reports to the Global Board, highlighting emerging threats and the status of mitigation strategies.</li></ul>What We Are Looking For<ul><li>Experience: 15+ years in Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Compliance, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within a multinational corporation (MNC).</li><li>Industry Background: Experience in Professional Services, TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification), or Heavy Industry is highly preferred.</li><li>Qualifications: Master&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, or Law. Professional certifications (CRISC, CRMA, IRM Fellow) are mandatory.</li><li>Strategic Mindset: You must be able to move beyond &quot;compliance policing&quot; to become a &quot;business enabler,&quot; helping the C-Suite take calculated risks.</li><li>Regional Savvy: Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.</li></ul>Why Work With TU Certification Global Pty Ltd? From our Dubai hub, you will have a panoramic view of global trade and industry. We offer a role with immense influence&mdash;you will have a seat at the table for every major strategic decision. We provide the stability of a global leader with the agility required to navigate complex emerging markets.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED65,000.00 - AED85,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

AIR (Advanced Inhalation Rituals)

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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead SOX compliance activities for IT General Controls (ITGCs), including planning, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting across global systems and applications.
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 Perform IT risk and control assessments covering access management, change management, IT operations, cybersecurity, and system implementations, ensuring alignment with SOX, COSO, and COBIT frameworks.
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 Manage documentation of IT processes, ITGC/ITAC risk and control matrices, and system flowcharts to ensure control design adequacy and compliance.
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 Track, monitor, and report on IT control deficiencies, remediation plans, and management action plans to ensure timely closure.
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 Partner with IT, business to provide advisory support on embedding IT controls into new initiatives, system rollouts, and emerging technologies.
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 Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program by assessing IT-related risks, contributing to risk registers, and providing inputs for dashboards and committee reporting.
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 Prepare and deliver dashboards, presentations, and management updates on ITGC testing, ERM (IT-related) risks, and control environment status for senior leadership and governance bodies.
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 Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for standardization, automation, and enhanced monitoring of IT controls globally.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
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 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT audit, ITGC testing, SOX compliance, internal controls, or IT risk management.
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 Professional certification preferred: CISA (primary); additional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CPA, or equivalent considered an advantage.
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 Strong knowledge of IT processes, ERP systems, databases, operating systems, cloud platforms, and experience applying COSO, COBIT, and ISO 27001 frameworks.
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 Key Skills and Competencies
 
 
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 Good understanding of IT processes, ERP systems, databases, operating systems, and cloud platforms, with experience applying COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ISO27001 frameworks.
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 Experience managing global ITGC and IT audit programs and delivering results on time.
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 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work with IT, Finance, and Risk teams.
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 Proactive and solution-oriented, with ability to take ownership and improve IT controls and risk management.
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Global Lead – IT SOX

Omega Talent

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 We are representing a leading data centre developer with an expanding portfolio of hyperscale and enterprise facilities across the Middle East. Due to continued growth and significant project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Technical Director &ndash; MEP to lead the mechanical, electrical and public health engineering strategy across multiple mission-critical developments.
 
 
 This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of design, resilience and operational performance across large-scale data centre projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 The Technical Director &ndash; MEP will oversee all building services engineering aspects of data centre developments from concept design through construction, commissioning and handover.
 
 
 Working closely with design consultants, contractors and internal development teams, the successful candidate will ensure projects meet the strict reliability, redundancy and efficiency requirements expected within mission-critical environments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead the MEP engineering strategy across multiple hyperscale and enterprise data centre developments
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 Provide technical oversight of mechanical, electrical and public health systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and best practice
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 Review and manage consultant design deliverables across concept, schematic and detailed design stages
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 Ensure facilities meet Tier III / Tier IV reliability standards, including redundancy strategies for power and cooling infrastructure
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 Work closely with development, construction and commissioning teams to ensure design intent is delivered on site
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 Provide technical leadership on cooling technologies, power distribution, UPS systems, generators and energy efficiency strategies
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 Review contractor submissions, shop drawings and value engineering proposals
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 Support procurement activities related to critical MEP packages and specialist systems
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 Interface with operators to ensure designs meet operational and maintainability requirements
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 Lead technical risk reviews and ensure compliance with local codes, international standards and client specifications
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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 Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
 
 through a recognised institution such as
 
 CIBSE, IMechE, or IET
 
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 18+ years of experience within building services / mission critical / data centre projects
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 Strong background in data centre MEP design and delivery
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 Experience working with developers, operators, engineering consultancies or specialist contractors
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 Deep understanding of power infrastructure, cooling systems and redundancy design for mission critical facilities
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 Experience overseeing projects through design, construction and commissioning
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 Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
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Technical Director – MEP (Data Centres)

Chalhoub Group

<div>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. 
What You'll Be Doing
The Director of Information Security - GRC is a senior leadership role responsible for governing and institutionalizing cybersecurity risk, regulatory compliance, and control frameworks across Chalhoub Group&rsquo;s global operations. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-wide GRC programs, enabling risk-informed decision-making, regulatory confidence, and security accountability across all business units.
As a key member of the Group&rsquo;s cybersecurity leadership team, this position partners with Legal, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, Procurement, HR, Retail Operations, and Technology to operationalize trust, embed policies, and ensure adherence to global and regional standards.
Key Responsibilities
GRC Strategy &amp; Operating Model - Design and execute the Group&rsquo;s Information Security GRC strategy, aligned with corporate risk management, technology transformation, and global expansion. Define the operating model, team structure, and KPIs to ensure scalable, repeatable, and effective governance practices.
Governance &amp; Policy Management - Develop, maintain, and socialize Group-wide security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, and business objectives. Lead cross-functional governance forums and ensure policy integration with HR, Legal, and IT service management.
Risk Management &amp; Control Frameworks - Own the Information Security Risk Management Framework (ISRMF): including identification, assessment, prioritization, treatment, and monitoring of security risks. Implement risk quantification models and dashboards (e.g., FAIR, GRC platforms). Embed risk management into project governance, third-party onboarding, and change management.
Regulatory Compliance &amp; Audit Readiness - Ensure compliance with global and regional security and privacy regulations including: UAE PDPL, KSA PDPL, EU GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001/22301. Lead internal and external audits, including Group ISO certification efforts, customer security reviews, and regulatory inspections. Maintain audit evidence repository and collaborate with Internal Audit and Legal for closure of issues and recommendations.
Third-Party Risk Management - Own the end-to-end Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management (TPCRM) program. Define onboarding requirements, due diligence controls, contract clauses, and periodic reassessments. Collaborate with Procurement and Legal to ensure security risks are addressed during partner lifecycle.
Awareness &amp; Training - Lead cybersecurity awareness and compliance education programs across the Group, including campaigns, simulated phishing, and executive training. Customize programs for different roles, departments, and markets to increase engagement and accountability.
GRC Technology &amp; Automation - Manage the Group&rsquo;s GRC platform. Integrate GRC systems with ITSM, Risk Registers, and Incident Management platforms. Continuously improve metrics, dashboards, and workflow automation for GRC lifecycle efficiency.
What You&rsquo;ll Need To Succeed
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field.
</li><li>Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ITIL, or equivalent.
</li><li>12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or technology risk, with 5+ years in a senior GRC leadership role in a global enterprise or regional conglomerate.
</li><li>Strong understanding of Middle East regulatory requirements and global data protection laws.
</li><li>Proven track record managing multi-audit environments, cross-border compliance, and stakeholder engagement at C-level.</li></ul>
What We Can Offer You
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</div>

Director of Information Security - GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Commercial Bank of Dubai

<div>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
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 The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst is a critical control role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory defensibility of enterprise data and reporting across the Bank.
 
 
 The role serves as a trusted authority on management, financial, regulatory, and law‑enforcement reporting, translating complex business and control requirements into auditable, reconciled, and insight‑driven BI solutions, while leading advanced Power BI visualisation standards for senior management and external stakeholders.
 
 
 
 Principal Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Partner with stakeholders across Business, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Compliance to understand reporting needs.
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 Translate business and data requirements into functional and technical specifications.
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 Own reporting delivery end‑to‑end, from intake through production.
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 Lead the design of executive‑grade Power BI dashboards with intuitive storytelling, performance narratives, and actionable insights.
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 Define and enforce Power BI visualization standards, including KPI definitions, layouts, drill‑downs, and user experience consistency.
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 Translate complex financial, risk, and operational data into clear, decision‑ready visual narratives for senior management.
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 Balance self‑service enablement with strong governance to prevent metric drift and misinterpretation.
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 Own end‑to‑end data assurance, ensuring consistency between source systems, data warehouse, and published reports.
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 Perform and evidence GL‑level reconciliations for balances, interest, and fee income used in management and regulatory reporting.
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 Identify, investigate, and resolve material data discrepancies in partnership with Finance, Risk, and Technology teams.
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 Ensure BI outputs withstand audit, regulatory, and external challenge without rework.
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 Design and maintain the enterprise data warehouse and business data marts supporting BI reporting.
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 Build optimised dimensional models for multi‑tool BI consumption.
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 Ensure end‑to‑end data flow from source systems to final reports.
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 Govern semantic layers and metadata to enable controlled self‑service analytics.
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 Automate reporting processes to reduce manual effort and close cycles.
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 Implement automation for data refresh, access control, and scheduling.
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 Drive Power BI self‑service adoption within governance standards.
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 Adhere to BICC standards, data governance, and security policies.
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 Ensure timely delivery with no unmanaged backlog.
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 Support audits, regulatory reviews, and senior management queries with clear data lineage.
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 Deliver financial, regulatory, and law‑enforcement reports supporting internal management, external regulators, auditors, and enforcement agencies.
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 Ensure reporting outputs meet strict standards of accuracy, traceability, completeness, and evidentiary quality.
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 Maintain clear data lineage and reconciliation to source systems to support audits, regulatory inspections, and investigative queries.
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 Act as a key data point of contact during regulatory reviews, audits, and law‑enforcement data requests.
 
 
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or equivalent.
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 Strong hands‑on experience with BusinessObjects 4.3, Microsoft Power BI, and SAS Viya.
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 Experience in data warehousing, ETL processes, and dimensional data modelling.
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 Advanced SQL skills with exposure to Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2, Sybase, Informix.
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 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and enterprise‑level data warehouse initiatives.
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 Proven experience delivering banking, finance, risk, and regulatory reporting.
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 Strong understanding of banking products, accounting standards, and control environments.
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Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Dubai Holding

<div>
 
 Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai&rsquo;s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai&rsquo;s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.
 
 
 
 
 
 Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai&rsquo;s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 284+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure &amp; entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing &amp; logistics, and science.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 For the Good of Tomorrow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dubai Holding is looking to hire a
 
 Director - Infrastructure Operations
 
 reporting to the Vice President - Cloud, Infrastructure and Workplace Services. This is a senior leadership role accountable for the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of Dubai Holding's infrastructure services portfolio, spanning compute, storage, data centre, network, and Microsoft 365 environments. The role holds end-to-end ownership of infrastructure operations across the organisation, orchestrating the combined capabilities of internal teams, strategic third-party partners, and emerging technologies to deliver resilient, secure, and high-performing services at scale.
 
 
 A core contributor to the group-wide infrastructure strategy and technology roadmap, the Director plays an integral role in shaping and executing the direction of Dubai Holding's infrastructure function &mdash; ensuring all solutions and initiatives are grounded in sound architectural principles, aligned to security and audit requirements, and structured to deliver tangible business value.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Director is a change agent who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role brings together strategic vision and operational rigour to drive technology modernisation, elevate service quality, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainable operational efficiency across the organisation.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Define and own the organisation's infrastructure architecture strategy, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and secure. Partner with cross-functional teams and business verticals to design and deliver infrastructure that meets both current demands and future growth requirements.
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 Take executive ownership of the availability, stability, recoverability, and performance of all infrastructure services across the organisation, ensuring they remain cost-optimised, fit for purpose, and aligned with agreed service levels.
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 Oversee the full lifecycle management of infrastructure components, services, and resources &mdash; from planning and procurement through to decommissioning &mdash; operating within defined budgets, risk appetites, and compliance frameworks.
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 Drive a proactive performance management culture across the function, ensuring continuous monitoring, analysis, and resolution of bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and scalability challenges before they impact the business.
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 Champion rigorous standards for infrastructure documentation, ensuring all architecture diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures are accurate, current, and accessible across relevant teams.
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 Develop and steward the infrastructure operations budget, balancing cost efficiency with operational excellence. Continuously identify and realise opportunities for financial optimisation without compromising service quality.
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 Establish and enforce best practices for monitoring, incident response, high availability, and disaster recovery, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to respond to and recover from any service disruption.
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 Provide senior leadership oversight across all infrastructure-related programmes and projects, working closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and measurable outcomes.
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 Own and evolve a forward-looking infrastructure technology roadmap, ensuring it is tightly aligned with the broader technology strategy and underpins the organisation's long-term business objectives.
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 Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team. Set clear direction, provide meaningful performance feedback, and create pathways for professional growth and career development.
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 Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and knowledge-sharing team culture that enables effective communication, continuous improvement, and collective ownership of outcomes.
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 Serve as a key decision-maker in the evaluation and validation of new infrastructure solutions, ensuring all proposals align with the organisation's architecture roadmap, security posture, and strategic direction.
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 Ensure that all infrastructure solutions adhere to rigorous security, compliance, and governance standards, embedding required architecture principles and design patterns from inception through to delivery.
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 Act as the senior technical authority during major incidents, applying deep subject matter expertise to rapidly identify root cause, coordinate resolution, and minimise business impact.
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 Build strong, collaborative relationships with Enterprise Architecture, Security, and Application functions, championing consistent best practices and ensuring infrastructure decisions are made with a whole-of-organisation perspective.
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 Who we are looking for:
 
 
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 Proven experience in Enterprise IT infrastructure management, with a minimum of 8 years in a leadership role.
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 Education / Professional Certifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, or related field
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 Industry standard technical certifications
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 Technical Competencies:
 
 
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 Strong technical expertise in networking, server administration, storage, and cloud services.
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 Solid foundation and knowledge of
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 Network architecture and technologies
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 Server and storage infrastructure
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 Cloud services
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 Security and compliance
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 Data Centre Management
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 Microsoft and Office 365 Services
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 As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
 
 
 
 
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Director – Infrastructure Operations

DataRobot

<div>
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our platform and applications integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business &mdash; today and in the future.
 
 
 As the Director of AI Engineering within our Professional Services team, you will be a strategic leader and executive advisor, responsible for driving the technical vision and successful delivery of our most complex and strategic AI programs with our top-tier customers.
 
 
 You will build and scale a high-performing team of AI Engineers, establish architectural best practices for Agentic AI deployments, and ensure that all solutions translate into exceptional, measurable business value. This role requires a balance of deep technical expertise, a proven background in Software engineering practices and architectures with executive-level communication and P&amp;L accountability for large professional service engagements.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Executive &amp; Strategic Engagement: Serve as the most senior technical leader on major engagements, advising C-level executives and key stakeholders on their AI strategy, architectural roadmap, and governance model.
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 Team Leadership &amp; Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of Senior and Principal AI Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
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 Program Ownership &amp; Governance: Own the technical success of the Professional Services portfolio, setting the technical standards, ensuring solution quality, and overseeing the deployment of advanced AI applications, including Agentic AI and complex GenAI/RAG systems.
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 Technical Architecture &amp; Standards: Define the architectural blueprint and MLOps best practices for building robust, scalable, and secure AI solutions that leverage the DataRobot platform and cutting-edge open-source tools.
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 Thought Leadership: Act as a recognized subject matter expert in the AI/ML community, representing DataRobot at industry conferences, publishing technical content, and driving internal innovation.
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 Revenue and Utilization Management: Drive successful program execution, managing technical risk and ensuring high customer satisfaction, which directly contributes to achieving regional revenue targets.
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 Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% across the region to support customers across GCC
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 Language: Proficient in Arabic is preferred but not critical
 
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 
 :
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic AI &amp; Architectural Expertise:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Expertise in full-stack development, enterprise software architecture and the implementation of modern agentic AI frameworks.
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 Deep, proven expertise in defining and implementing end-to-end AI/ML and Generative AI application architectures, including Agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, Llama Index), RAG, and large-scale predictive modeling systems.
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 Expertise in setting MLOps strategy for model CI/CD, governance, and enterprise-level scaling.
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 Deep proficiency in containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and building secure, production-grade REST APIs
 
 
 
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 Leadership &amp; Consulting:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Extensive experience (minimum 3+ years) managing and scaling technical teams, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
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 Exceptional executive-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions, present complex technical roadmaps, and influence decision-makers across business and technology domains.
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 Demonstrable track record in a highly visible client-facing or consulting leadership role.
 
 
 
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 Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience: Approximately 8-10 years of progressive hands-on experience in Software development, Agentic AI frameworks, or a similar technical role, with a minimum of 3 years in a management or director-level leadership position.
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 Education: A CS Degree MS or Ph.D. preferred in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
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 Cloud Experience: Expert-level, hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and on-premise deployment experience, with a focus on enterprise architecture and security.
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 DataRobot Experience: Expert familiarity with the DataRobot AI Platform is a strong plus.
 
 
 
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 The talent and dedication of our employees are at the core of DataRobot&rsquo;s journey to be an iconic company. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by providing competitive pay and benefits with our employees&rsquo; well-being at the core. Here&rsquo;s what your benefits package may include depending on your location and local legal requirements: Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!
 
 
 
 DataRobot Operating Principles:
 
 
 
 
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 Wow Our Customers
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 Set High Standards
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 Be Better Than Yesterday
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 Be Rigorous
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 Assume Positive Intent
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 Have the Tough Conversations
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 Be Better Together
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 Debate, Decide, Commit
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 Deliver Results
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 Overcommunicate
 
 
 
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 Research shows that many women only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the qualifications while many men apply to jobs when they meet 60%.
 
 At DataRobot we encourage ALL candidates, especially women, people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying people, differently abled, and other people from marginalized groups to apply to our jobs, even if you do not check every box.
 
 We&rsquo;d love to have a conversation with you and see if you might be a great fit.
 
 
 DataRobot is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DataRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor&rsquo;s EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.
 
 
 All applicant data submitted is handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Policy.
</div>

Director, AI Engineering - International

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