Senior Information Technology Manager

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

Job summary

Converge, based in Sharjah, UAE, seeks a Senior IT Manager to lead its IT function across the GCC. The role will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, systems and technology initiatives to support the organisation’s regional growth.

Based in Sharjah, you will work with business leadership to ensure reliable IT services and strengthen technology capabilities. This senior management position requires driving digital transformation, budgeting, governance, and engagement with senior stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing IT operations across locations or units.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, systems administration, networks, and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to develop and manage IT budgets, resources, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, systems and technology initiatives across the Group.
• Collaborate with business leadership to ensure reliable IT services and align IT priorities with business strategy.
• Take ownership of the technology function and manage regional requirements across the GCC.
• Lead governance, policies, and procedures for IT across multiple locations.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships and external service providers.

Skills

IT leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity

IT operations

Digital transformation

Job description

Senior IT Manager | Sharjah, UAE

What This Role Is About

Our client, a mid-sized conglomerate with business operations across the GCC, is looking for a Senior IT Manager, based in Sharjah, to lead its IT function and support the organisation’s technology needs across the region.

The role will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, systems, and technology initiatives across the Group. You will work with business leadership to ensure reliable IT services, strengthen technology capabilities, and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.

This is a senior management position for an IT professional who can take ownership of the technology function, manage regional requirements, and align IT priorities with the wider business strategy.

The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit

• 10+ years of IT experience, including significant experience in a senior IT management role
• Experience overseeing IT operations across multiple business units or locations
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems administration, networks, and cybersecurity
• Experience managing IT projects, technology implementations, and digital transformation initiatives
• Ability to develop and manage IT budgets, resources, and external service providers
• Experience establishing IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing IT teams
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into practical technology solutions

This is an opportunity to lead the IT function of a growing regional group and shape its technology direction across the GCC.