Section Head- Application Development

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Section Head – Applications Development to lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's digital applications and systems, aligning with business strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong leadership capability, and expertise in SDLC, systems integration, and enterprise applications, with emphasis on driving innovation and vendor management within a dynamic IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop department operational plan, KPIs, and annual budget.
• Lead feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new systems.
• Oversee design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
• Ensure applications meet business requirements and regulatory standards.
• Lead automation initiatives and AI/Automation projects.

Skills

Applications Development

SDLC

Enterprise Applications

Digital Transformation

Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent

Systems Integration

IT Project Management

Vendor Management

Change Management

Business Process Automation

Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication & Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/MIS

Job description

Job Description

Section Head – Applications Development

Department

Information Technology Department

Sector

Corporate Enablement Sector

Reports To

IT Department Manager

Direct Reports

• Applications Development Project Manager
• Senior Applications Developer
• Senior Data Analyst
• Applications Specialist

Grade

14

Job Purpose

Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's digital applications and systems. Ensure solutions support business strategy, digital transformation initiatives, operational excellence, and customer requirements while promoting innovation and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Functional Responsibilities

• Develop the department's operational plan, KPIs, and annual budget.
• Establish policies, procedures, and standards for application development.
• Lead feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new systems.
• Oversee application design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Ensure applications meet business requirements and organizational objectives.
• Manage application deployment and implementation activities.
• Monitor application performance and prepare executive performance reports.
• Manage corporate websites and mobile applications.
• Lead system integrations with government and external entities.
• Develop enhancement roadmaps for existing applications.
• Oversee application support services and issue resolution.
• Lead automation initiatives and business process reengineering projects.
• Promote innovation by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI), intelligent automation, and emerging technologies.
• Manage technology vendors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop team capabilities through structured learning and development plans.
• Monitor technology trends and evaluate their applicability.
• Develop IT risk management, business continuity, and change management plans.
• Represent the department in digital transformation committees.
• Support organizational innovation and excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with information security, occupational health & safety, and environmental policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide management with regular operational and performance reports.
• Monitor KPIs, identify operational risks, and recommend corrective actions to achieve departmental objectives.

Financial Responsibilities

• Participate in annual budget preparation.
• Monitor departmental spending and recommend corrective measures.

People Management

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, training, and employee development.
• Set departmental objectives and conduct performance evaluations.
• Mentor employees and identify competency development requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Management Information Systems
• Or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Applications Development
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Enterprise Applications
• Digital Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation
• Systems Integration
• IT Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Change Management
• Business Process Automation
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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