Senior IT Infrastructure & Projects Leader

IFZA Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 annual leave days

Annual flight home

Life insurance plan

Medical insurance plan

Invitations to company events

Learning and development opportunities

Moving-Forward-Company-Culture

Job summary

IFZA Dubai is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead IT initiatives spanning infrastructure, security, and digital strategy in a fast-paced environment in Dubai.

You will coordinate with IT professionals, manage vendors, and partner with business units to ensure projects deliver ROI, stay on schedule, and comply with regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, cloud and cybersecurity expertise, and a track record of delivering large-scale IT programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIO, ITIL, PMP, CISSP, Cloud certifications) are a plus
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in technical operations, infrastructure management, or IT leadership
• Strong expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, ERP/CRM systems, and data analytics
• Proven experience in leading large-scale IT projects and digital transformation initiatives
• Ability to translate business needs into IT strategy, focusing on ROI and cost efficiency
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee IT strategies for design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure
• Ensure availability, scalability, and security of technical systems
• Manage vendor relationships and service delivery
• Oversee IT operations budget and cost optimization
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery standards
• Implement security protocols to safeguard infrastructure
• Establish SOPs for IT performance
• Lead IT project management and system upgrades
• Advise on IT strategy to align with business objectives
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement areas
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess impact
• Provide leadership and training to IT staff

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IT strategy

Vendor management

Project management

Team mentoring

Data analytics

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

CIO, ITIL, PMP, CISSP, Cloud certifications

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Cloud platforms

Job description

IFZA Dubai is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead IT initiatives spanning infrastructure, security, and digital strategy in a fast-paced environment in Dubai.

You will coordinate with IT professionals, manage vendors, and partner with business units to ensure projects deliver ROI, stay on schedule, and comply with regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, cloud and cybersecurity expertise, and a track record of delivering large-scale IT programs.