Chief IT Manager

nx; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to develop and manage IT strategies and budgets. The successful candidate will be fluent in both English and Arabic, possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and have 15 years of IT operations experience. Responsibilities include overseeing IT infrastructure technology management, ensuring policy compliance, and planning business continuity. This is an opportunity to shape strategic IT initiatives in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Arabic (MANDATORY).
• 15 years of experience in IT operations.
• Experience in leading and managing large IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT Infrastructure strategy aligned with strategic direction.
• Create and manage IT infrastructure budget.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure technology management.
• Ensure compliance with outsourcing of software/hardware.

Skills

Fluent in English and Arabic

IT project management

Infrastructure technology management

Data storage and backup systems management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for IT Infrastructure so that it is consistent strategic direction and ensures IT Infrastructure services are provided to an international standard.
• Create the budget for IT Infrastructure in line with the budget on IT
• Create policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented across so that there is consistency in the use and development of IT Infrastructure services.
• Operate IT infrastructure solutions and manage and execute day-to-day infrastructure technology management and ensure its maintenance regularly; and oversee datacenter management of IT in day-to-day operational activities in line with defined policies, processes, and service level agreements.
• Maintain and update the operations of the IT systems according to the best international standards.
• Plan Business Continuity and Diverse Infrastructure technology management and ensure its maintenance regularly; and oversee datacenter management of IT. Recovery for the IT Infrastructure function.
• Manage and maintain the system performance at high levels and report any potential or existing threats or imbalances.
• Implement appropriate level of Business Continuity Management measures for counteracting interruptions to business activities.
• Ensure compliance of Outsourced Software/Hardware and manage IT software licenses.
• Manage and maintain data storage and backup systems.
• Oversee Infrastructure technology management and ensure its maintenance regularly; and Oversee datacenter management of IT.

Qualifications

• Should be fluent in English & Arabic Language (MANDATORY - Need a ARABIC SPEAKING CANDIDATE)
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 15 years of experience working in IT operations
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies