Head of Applications Development & Digital Transformation

Talents Tide

Dubai

On-site

AED 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Section Head – Applications Development to lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's digital applications and systems, aligning with business strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong leadership capability, and expertise in SDLC, systems integration, and enterprise applications, with emphasis on driving innovation and vendor management within a dynamic IT

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop department operational plan, KPIs, and annual budget.
  • Lead feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new systems.
  • Oversee design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
  • Ensure applications meet business requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Lead automation initiatives and AI/Automation projects.

Skills

Applications Development
SDLC
Enterprise Applications
Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent
Systems Integration
IT Project Management
Vendor Management
Change Management
Business Process Automation
Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt
Communication & Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/MIS

Job description

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Section Head – Applications Development to lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's digital applications and systems, aligning with business strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong leadership capability, and expertise in SDLC, systems integration, and enterprise applications, with emphasis on driving innovation and vendor management within a dynamic IT

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