IT Strategy and Planning Manager

Dautom; Sharjah; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom in Sharjah seeks an IT Strategy & Planning Manager to drive strategic IT planning, governance, and transformation in a major banking environment.

You will lead multi-year roadmaps, manage KPIs and executive reporting, and collaborate with governance committees to ensure strategic alignment and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8–12 years in IT strategy, governance, transformation, or planning.
• Minimum 5 years in managerial roles.
• Banking/financial services experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT strategy, governance, roadmapping, and KPI/portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, execution and review of IT strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop multi-year IT roadmaps and annual strategic plans translating priorities into tech initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards and governance frameworks.
• Track milestones, risks, dependencies and benefits realization of strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive reports and updates for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Collaborate with business units, IT teams, Enterprise PMO and stakeholders for portfolio governance.
• Evaluate technologies including AI, Cloud, automation and data analytics for transformation.
• Support major programs like Core Banking Modernization, Cloud adoption, AI initiatives and TCoE.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks, policies and regulations.
• Facilitate strategy workshops, governance meetings and stakeholder sessions.

Skills

IT strategy & roadmapping

IT governance

Digital transformation

KPI management

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Technology transformation programs

Performance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Role: IT Strategy & Planning Manager

Job location: Sharjah

We are looking for an experienced IT Strategy & Planning Manager to drive IT strategic planning, governance, performance management, and technology transformation initiatives within a leading banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and periodic review of the IT Strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.


• Develop multi-year IT roadmaps and annual strategic plans, translating business priorities into actionable technology initiatives.


• Establish and monitor strategic KPIs, performance dashboards, and execution frameworks.


• Track strategic initiatives, milestones, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.


• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and updates for senior leadership and governance committees.


• Collaborate with business units, IT teams, Enterprise PMO, and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and effective portfolio governance.


• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Cloud, Automation, and Data Analytics to support innovation and digital transformation.


• Support major transformation programs such as Core Banking Modernization, Cloud Adoption, AI initiatives, and Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE).


• Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Facilitate strategy workshops, governance meetings, and stakeholder engagement sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).


• 8-12 years of experience in IT Strategy, IT Governance, Digital Transformation, or Technology Planning.


• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience.


• Banking or financial services industry experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of:


• IT Strategic Planning & Roadmapping


• IT Governance & Portfolio Management


• Technology Transformation Programs


• KPI Management & Performance Reporting


• Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management


• Experience working with senior leadership and governance committees.