IT Manager

RemoteJobsOne; Dubai; Remote; AED 304,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an IT Manager to join as a fully remote contractor. The role targets experienced IT/Systems Managers who can lead technical teams and oversee complex infrastructure while delivering strategic IT input.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of leadership in IT strategy, systems architecture, and vendor management, with a strong focus on security compliance. UAE-based presence is not mandatory due to remote setup.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as IT/Systems Manager leading technical teams.
• Expertise in IT strategy, systems architecture, and roadmapping.
• Vendor management and third-party integration experience.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive input on IT strategy, systems architecture planning, and infrastructure optimization.
• Evaluate vendor management and procurement processes for effective collaboration.
• Contribute security, risk mitigation, and regulatory standards guidance.
• Review IT solutions to identify gaps in architecture and implementation.
• Share leadership, knowledge transfer, and upskilling best practices.
• Deliver feedback on documentation workflows to improve clarity and efficiency.
• Participate in discussions and assignments to inform smarter AI tool development.

Skills

IT Strategy

Systems Architecture

Vendor Management

Security Compliance

Team Leadership

Documentation

Job description

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This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in United Arab Emirates.

Pay: $60$75/hr

Role Title: IT Manager

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are engaging IT Managers to contribute their expertise to a customers strategic technology this role youll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn reason and perform through high-quality real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is best suited for experienced IT/Systems Managers who have a strong track record leading technical teams or overseeing complex infrastructure for 5 years.

Scope of Work

• Provide comprehensive input and insights on IT strategy development systems architecture planning and infrastructure optimization scenarios.
• Evaluate and comment on real-world problems in vendor management and procurement processes ensuring effective collaboration and system integration.
• Contribute real-world examples and recommendations regarding security compliance risk mitigation and regulatory standards.
• Review and critique proposed IT solutions identifying potential gaps or areas for improvement in architecture and implementation.
• Share best practices in team leadership knowledge transfer and upskilling within technical organizations.
• Deliver detailed feedback on documentation workflows and process designs to improve clarity feasibility and operational efficiency.
• Participate in structured discussions and written assignments to inform the development of smarter AI tools for IT professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an IT/Systems Manager leading technical teams or managing enterprise-scale infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in IT strategy systems architecture and technology roadmapping.
• Strong background in vendor management contract evaluation and integration of third-party solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST GDPR) and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Experience mentoring or coaching IT professionals with a passion for fostering growth and best practices.
• Ability to analyze and assess documentation workflows and processes from a holistic IT management perspective.