Database Manager

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Paid parental and family leave

Health, life, and disability insurance

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Senior IT Service Portfolio Manager in Dubai to lead a high-performing team and drive the technical strategy for the service catalog. You will partner with Project Managers and Scrum Masters to align timelines, resources, and delivery goals while ensuring reliable service operations.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in IT leadership, strong ITIL and Agile practices, and hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and WebLogic.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in IT or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of IT leadership experience.
• Experience managing technology service portfolios.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and WebLogic.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight for your team by delegating and prioritizing task execution.
• Oversee technical strategy and vision for the service catalog.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Scrum Masters on project timelines and resource requirements.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee personnel management including recruitment, hiring, and mentoring.
• Provide oversight for incidents and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Team leadership

IT service management

Agile project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud migrations

ITIL knowledge

Education

BS/BA in IT or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

WebLogic

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight for your team by delegating and prioritizing task execution
• Oversee technical strategy and vision for the service catalog
• Work closely with Project Managers and Scrum Masters on project timelines and resource requirements
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement activities
• Oversee personnel management including recruitment, hiring, and mentoring
• Provide oversight for incidents and stakeholder communication

Requirements

• BS/BA and 8+ years of experience in an IT-related discipline
• Experience leading technical teams and managing technology service portfolios
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and WebLogic
• Experience with cloud migrations and service delivery
• Proficiency in Agile and project management practices
• Working knowledge of ITIL principles
• Strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications in RHEL, Solaris, Unix, cloud, ITIL, or Agile
• Experience in federal government or healthcare environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health, life, and disability insurance

About the Company

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber, and software development to the U.S. government and defense community.