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| Work Culture in Information Technology |
The Information Technology is most happening and rich industry which everybody is looking for and opportunity to make their mark in it. Getting an opportunity is not the big thing in IT but making a permanent place is typical thing as ww need to get updated ourselves from time to time and adapt to new technologies.Leading prestigious Auto Dealer with outstanding reputation as employer of choice requires strong IT Manager with extensive Automotive background.
- Provide technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing information and business development.
- Lead in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both distributed and centralized business operations and achieve a more cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operation.
- Provide strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems for the enterprise.
- Responsible for the management of multiple information and communications systems and projects.
- Participates in policy and decision making at the enterprise level regarding resource allocation and future direction and control of IT and business initiatives.
Enterprise-wide Planning:
- Participate as an integral and active member in the strategic planning process
- Develop, coordinate, guide and maintain IT systems strategic and operational plans in support of the overall business strategy.
- Develop and maintain enterprise systems architecture, taking into account standards and industry best practices.
Management and Oversight:
- Approve, coordinate and control all projects related to selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
- Develop and maintain an appropriate organizational structure capable of supporting the information needs of operating entities through appropriate and cost-effective information technology
- Provide leadership and professional guidance to ensure the Group’s business objectives are supported with the right IT strategy.
- Negotiate IT service level agreements with business units and monitor performance to assure service levels are being met.
- Oversee Vendor execution of contractual obligations and periodically renew/review maintenance contracts with vendor.
- Research and evaluate alternatives for the enhancement of IT.
- Ensure enterprise information systems operate according to prescribed standards.
- Develop and enforce policy and procedures to ensure the protection of enterprise IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information.
- Participate in an enterprise-wide business continuity planning.
Requirements:
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| Information Technology in Business |
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field (Post graduate qualification highly desirable).
- 12 to 15 years experience and proven track record of delivering leading edge technological solutions with at least 5 years experience in a leadership role.
- Management and leadership experience gained through a progressive career path within highly reputed establishments/organizations and ability to work as a strategic partner to the business driving key initiatives through technology.
- Self starter who possesses high-level effective inter-personal, influencing and communication skills.
- Fluent in spoken and written English. Arabic Language highly desirable.