Associate Director - IT Application Delivery

Al Fardan Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Fardan Group seeks a Head of Application Development in Sharjah to lead software delivery, guide IT architecture, and drive strategic technology initiatives. You will manage multiple software and IT teams, align with product owners, and deliver high-quality solutions across environments.

The role requires extensive experience in programming, SDLC, and team leadership, with a track record of delivering complex software products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; high-level IT tech skills.
• Total 15-18 years of experience in Software Development, System Analysis, Coding and SDLC.
• 7-10 years of experience in Programming Languages (Oracle Technologies, Angular JS, Java, Dot.Net & Other Development Tools).
• 7-10 years of experience in Team Management and resource management.
• Excellent team management and leadership skills.
• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders; key project contact.
• Plan and implement new development technologies and raise standards.
• Create roadmaps for software development.
• Experience delivering sophisticated software product releases across environments.
• Hands-on coding experience in more than one industry-standard language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction for the Company.
• Lead and manage the Software Development and IT teams to deliver software & IT Applications architecture that meets user needs.
• Work with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure delivery against priorities.
• Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and report progress on all software development activities.
• Ensure on-time and high-quality delivery of software development projects.
• Maintain and develop internal and external IT support systems.
• Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to meet current and future user needs.
• Research external technology trends and identify suitable external partners for AFEX apps.
• Review and apply best practices to establish architecture and frameworks aligned with product strategy.
• Identify technology platforms to support products and internal services.
• Oversee design of architecture from use cases and user stories.
• Ensure technology standards and best practices across the organization.
• Drive consistent standards and approaches throughout development teams.
• Plan work against objectives with the Executive Director and stakeholders.
• Engage AFEX user community with technology strategies and documentation.
• Document programs and communications across the development team and organization.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

SDLC

Coding experience

Stakeholder coordination

Java

Angular JS

Oracle technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Oracle Technologies

Angular JS

Java

Dot.Net

Other development tools

Job description

Associate Director - IT Application Delivery Sharjah Back Office, Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 15 - 18 Years Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Application Development

Primary Location: Sharjah- UAE

Core Functions/Duties:

The Head of Software Development (HoAD) is a leadership role accountablefor the successful delivery of software programs and IT Applications.

Job Purpose:

• Managing a team of developers and testers, the HoAD willwork closely with department & business stakeholders and other members ofthe Senior Leadership Management Team (SLMT) to deliver software and ITservices that meet end user needs.
• The HoAD will be accountable transition of existing technology to newer& advanced technology, as well as creation and delivery of the strategic,software and IT architecture vision and leadership and all aspects of thedevelopment of the software

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction forthe Company
• Lead and manage the Software Development and IT teams to deliversoftware & IT Applications architecture that meets the needs ofusers;
• Work effectively with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensuredelivery against agreed priorities;
• Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on allsoftware development activities;
• Accountable for the on-time and to quality delivery of softwaredevelopment projects;
• Responsible for the maintenance and development of internal and externalIT support systems;
• Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan forsoftware development;
• Working closely with the Product Managers with the aim of meetingcurrent and future user needs;
• Research the external environment, and where appropriate identify andrecommend external partners for the delivery of best-in-class technologiessuitable for AFEX applications;
• Reviewing and applying said best practices to establish architecture andframeworks consistent with and supportive of the Product Strategy;
• Identifying and implementing technology trends that will be able tosupport the future success of the business;
• Collaborating with the appropriate functions and users to evaluate andidentify technology platforms for delivering the company’s products andinternal services;
• Understanding the use cases (and/or user stories) to oversee the designof the architecture for the products to be built;
• Ensuring that technology standards and best practices are maintainedacross the organization;
• To drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the developmentteams;
• Responsible for his/her own work planning against objectives set inagreement with the Executive Director
• Communicate and ensure engagement of AFEX technology strategiesinternally and within the AFEX user community;
• Ensure effective documentation of all programs, internal communicationsboth within the software development team and across the organization.
• Accountable and responsible for effective planning and monitoring of theSoftware Development and IT teams
• Ensure that the skills and experience of Software Development and ITteams are consistent with its scientific, technological and business needs forproviding quality in present and future services;
• Establish clear organizational structures and succession plans alignedwith appropriate responsibilities, accountabilities and personal developmentfor all Software Development and IT staff in line with any anticipatedgrowth;

Qualifications, Capabilities and Knowledge;

• Bachelor’s degree in IT will be highly desired with high-level IT techskills essential -
• Total 15-18 years of experience in Software Development, SystemAnalysis, Coding and SDLC, Application implementation
• 7-10 Years of exp. in Programming Languages (Oracle Technologies,Angular JS, Java, Dot.Net & Other Development Tools)
• 7-10 years of exp. in Team Management and resource management
• Excellent Team Management Skill & leadership skills
• Coordination with internal and external Stakeholder. Key contact pointfor Projects
• Introduce, Plan and implement new and effective development Technologyand focus to improve development standards and deliveries.
• Create Road map for Software Development.
• Experience of successfully delivering into the market sophisticatedsoftware product releases deployed into a variety of environments
• Hands-on experience ofcoding using more than one recognized industry standard language

Essential Qualifications, Capabilities and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to translate conceptual requirements into business andfunctional requirements
• Experience managing projects across development life cycles (analysisthrough implementation)
  Track record of successfully managing multiple projects of varying scope, size,and complexity

Desirable Qualifications, Capabilities and Knowledge

• Familiar with software or systems development life cycles
• Ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize competingrequirements
• Self‑starter who can quickly acclimate to a fast‑paced environment
• Can‑do positive attitude focus on acquiring new skills and a hunger forlearning systems and business
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Flexible mind-set
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ease of working withothers, in small/medium-sized teams

Competency Requirements

• Hands-on experience of coding using more than one recognized industrystandard language
• Ability to envision and deliver software solutions that meet user needsand/or solve business problems
• An understanding of the handling of large data sources
• Ability to articulate & gain engagementfor ideas to both technical & non-technical audiences

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

26-10-2026

Department

Information Technology

Location