Dubai IT Site Lead — Operations & Compliance

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced IT leader for a new Dubai site. You will own end-to-end IT service delivery, act as escalation point for major incidents, and manage local budgets, contracts and assets.

The role requires strong governance, ITIL-aligned operations and collaboration with global technology teams. You will coordinate infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and digital transformation efforts, aligning with regional and corporate IT initiatives in a manufacturing/industrial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with site operations and service delivery.
• Experience as IT Site Manager, IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Manager or similar in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proven ownership of local IT budgets, vendors and governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end IT service delivery for the site and support business users.
• Act as primary escalation point for major incidents and IT challenges.
• Manage local IT budgets, contracts, assets, service providers, and OPEX.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL processes, cybersecurity standards, audits and governance.

Skills

IT Leadership

Stakeholder Management

ITIL

Cybersecurity

Budget Management

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced IT leader for a new Dubai site. You will own end-to-end IT service delivery, act as escalation point for major incidents, and manage local budgets, contracts and assets.

The role requires strong governance, ITIL-aligned operations and collaboration with global technology teams. You will coordinate infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and digital transformation efforts, aligning with regional and corporate IT initiatives in a manufacturing/industrial