IT Manager

Client of Carter Knight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Carter Knight seeks an IT Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead and develop the organisation's technology function, oversee core IT operations, and support the long‑term digital strategy. You will report to senior leadership, ensuring secure, reliable technology services aligned with business objectives.

The role focuses on strategic planning and hands‑on leadership, managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery while mentoring a small IT team and coordinating with external

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise IT operations across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
• Strong background in managing IT teams, technology vendors, and operational support functions.
• Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives and improving technology capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's IT function across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end‑user support.
• Oversee day‑to‑day delivery of IT services, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and operational excellence.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and technology capabilities.
• Develop and implement IT policies, governance frameworks, and best practices to support business continuity and security.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers, ensuring quality delivery and value.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small internal IT team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organisational priorities and future growth.

Skills

IT leadership

Infrastructure management

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Digital transformation

Job description

We are supporting a Semi‑Government entity in Abu Dhabi in their search for an IT Manager to lead and develop the organisation's technology function. This is a managerial position within a structured, service‑led environment, offering the opportunity to oversee core IT operations while supporting the organisation's long‑term digital strategy.

Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring technology services are secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's IT function across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end‑user support.
• Oversee day‑to‑day delivery of IT services, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and operational excellence.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and technology capabilities.
• Develop and implement IT policies, governance frameworks, and best practices to support business continuity and security.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers, ensuring quality delivery and value.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small internal IT team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organisational priorities and future growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise IT operations across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
• Strong background in managing IT teams, technology vendors, and operational support functions.
• Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives and improving technology capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational leadership.
• Previous experience within government, semi‑government, or other highly structured organisations is preferred.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to UAE Nationals only.