Head of Information Technology

Amlak Finance PJSC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amlak Finance PJSC is seeking an experienced IT Manager to set the technology vision and manage the IT function. The role involves developing IT strategies, leading the IT team, and ensuring the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure. Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in IT, particularly in the Real Estate sector, and possess relevant certifications like ITIL and PMP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in IT, especially in Real Estate sector.
• 6 years of leadership/managerial experience required.
• Core Banking Applications and ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Manage IT budgets and resources, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Ensure compliance with IT standards and regulations.

Skills

IT planning

Change enablement

Management skills

Awareness of IT and Cloud applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Information Systems

Tools

ITIL

Cobit 5

PMP Certification

Job description

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To set the technology vision and craft the IT strategy aligned with the company's goals.

To manage the IT function through leading the technology initiatives, and ensuring smooth functioning of the IT infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities :

Managerial

• Develop and implement long and short-term IT strategy and initiatives to support the company's objectives.
• Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Set the department’s goals and objectives and ensure their cascade to the team, guiding their achievement.
• Establish and update the department’s policies, procedures and processes and ensure adherence.
• Identify the human resource requirements of the department and provide recommendations on levels of rewards and career progression for the team members.

Functional

• Stay abreast of the latest technology trends and IT best practices.
• Proactively collaborate with other departments to identify and address their technology needs.
• Oversee allocation of IT resources for adequate provisioning of IT services.
• Oversee the acquisition and management of relevant and up-to-date IT Infrastructure (hardware, software, networks, security) to support AMLAK’s operations.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of IT standards, policies and procedures that ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of corporate data and information.
• Oversee compliance of the Legal, Statutory, Information Security and Regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of IT risk management strategies, controls and the mitigation processes.
• Review IT performance against targets, analyse the cause of any deviations, and initiate remedial action to address the underlying causes while maintaining the company’s IT vision, strategy, plans and IT governance framework.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage and maintain the IT Risk Register.
• Optimize IT resources through implementation of latest technologies and processes.
• Oversee the implementation of quality standards while delivering the service / projects to IT’s Customers.
• Oversee and support the IT function in AMLAK’s subsidiaries / sister companies, if any.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience of IT especially in the Real Estate sector (preferably in investment / development space), Core Banking Applications (desirable), ERP, CRM and Infrastructure management, with minimum 6 years of leadership / managerial experience.
• ITIL Expert
• Cobit 5 implementer
• Business Continuity Management
• PMP Certification
• Excellent IT planning, change enablement and management skills.
• Awareness of the latest IT and Cloud applications

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Real Estate and Investment Management

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