Deputy VC, Data & IT – Digital Transformation Leader

Restore Talent; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a Deputy Vice Chancellor for Data & Information Technology. This role requires a strategic leader with over 15 years of IT experience, focusing on digital transformation, data governance, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, preferably a PhD, and must have bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to drive impactful technological initiatives within the institution.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in IT leadership, digital transformation, or enterprise technology.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCISO, PMP®, AI Leadership) are a significant advantage.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the digital, data, and cybersecurity landscape.
• Define, execute, and refine a unified digital transformation strategy.
• Lead enterprise data governance to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Oversee cybersecurity programs to safeguard environments.
• Drive innovation, AI adoption, and digital capabilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cybersecurity

Data governance

Digital transformation

Cloud management

AI adoption

Education

Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering

PhD strongly preferred

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a Deputy Vice Chancellor for Data & Information Technology. This role requires a strategic leader with over 15 years of IT experience, focusing on digital transformation, data governance, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, preferably a PhD, and must have bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to drive impactful technological initiatives within the institution.