Head of IT Strategy & Governance - Dubai Based

Omanyp; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT organization in Dubai is seeking a Senior IT Leader to define and execute enterprise-wide IT strategies aligned with transformation goals. The role requires over 15 years of senior IT leadership experience, a proven track record in ERP and cloud transformations, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This is a critical position that engages with C-suite executives and manages substantial IT portfolios while ensuring budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of senior IT leadership experience.
• Proven track record in ERP/cloud transformation.
• Demonstrated leadership across Enterprise Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT strategy.
• Lead maturity and governance across platforms.
• Oversee PMO and IT initiatives.

Skills

IT leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

C-suite communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Cloud technologies

Job description

Overview

A well established organisation undergoing a major IT transformation. IT organisation is being redesigned to align with future business needs. It is a critical leadership position with visibility across the C suite.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise wide IT strategy, ensuring alignment with transformation goals.
• Lead Enterprise Architecture maturity and governance across platforms (SAP, Salesforce, cloud, infrastructure, and data / AI).
• Oversee PMO, performance management, and delivery tracking across all IT initiatives.
• Drive vendor governance, sourcing strategy, and partner performance while reducing reliance on external partners.
• Lead IT financial control and ensure strict budget adherence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across divisions.
• Champion governance forums and structures, ensuring technology decisions support business outcomes.
• Provide leadership presence at C-suite level.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of senior IT leadership experience in large, multi business organisations (conglomerates, diversified groups, or multi division enterprises).
• Proven track record leading enterprise wide ERP / cloud transformation (SAP highly advantageous), including strategy alignment, governance, and performance management.
• Demonstrated leadership across Enterprise Architecture, PMO, vendor management, and IT financial control.
• Experience managing large IT portfolios and budgets in complex, multi business environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Gravitas, delivery focus, and cultural fit to operate at C-suite level.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).