Head Of Technology (Gaming)

Boundless Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 535,680 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup is seeking a Head Of Technology (Gaming) to drive technology improvements and oversee project management. Candidates should have 10-12 years of experience in IT management, a Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include analyzing current technologies, defining project goals, and managing interdisciplinary contributions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate in the virtual events space and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in IT management or solutions architecture.
• At least 7 years in technical product management with extensive knowledge in e-commerce or virtual events.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve.
• Document and monitor requirements to institute proposed updates.
• Work closely with IT professionals to ensure hardware availability.
• Propose a framework for contributions from various departments.
• Account for project challenges on constraints including risks and time.
• Monitor the progress of initiatives with project management teams.
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions.
• Define clear goals for projects and manage their execution.

Skills

Azure cloud managed services

Project management

Leadership skills

Software engineering

System security measures

Business analysis techniques

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

About the job Head Of Technology (Gaming)

Opportunity #353

The Client:

A cool tech startup that provides an interactive 3D events platform for education, virtual events, exhibitions, conferences, and everything in the virtual platform world. is looking to hire their Head Of Technology (Gaming).

Responsibilities:

• Analyze current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve.
• Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates.
• Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure the hardware is available for projects and working properly.
• Propose and establish a framework for necessary contributions from various departments.
• Account for possible project challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources, and scope.
• Work closely with project management teams to successfully monitor the progress of initiatives.
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions.
• Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their proper execution.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience in Azure cloud managed services.
• Project management and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred.
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• Experience in software engineering and design architecture.
• Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
• Professional experience working with and analyzing computer hardware and software.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with operating systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under indirect supervision.
• Broad understanding of information technology topics.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team-building ability.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills.
• Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Minimum of 10 – 12 years of experience related to IT Management or other information technology solutions architecture role.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the complexities of technical programs.
• Proficiency with information technologies in a secure network environment.
• At least 7 years of experience in technical product management, or engineering management with extensive knowledge ine-commerceorvirtual eventsas well as inmobileandweb applicationsimplementations, maintenance, and integrations.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management.