Senior Manager Technology (UAE National)

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH is seeking a Senior Technology Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead the development of a strategic technology roadmap and establish a new internal IT department. You will drive the transition from outsourced services, align budgets with governance, and implement transformation initiatives using Agile and design thinking.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor transitions, and focus on operational excellence with metrics and continuous improvement, ensuring security and modern IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Certifications in IT Security and Project Management are an added advantage
• UAE National preferred
• 6 years of technology leadership experience in complex or transitioning environments
• Strong background in IT strategy transformation and operations
• Experience in vendor transitions and building internal capabilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead creation of a multi-year technology roadmap across infrastructure, applications, data and service delivery.
• Oversee transition from outsourced IT to in-house operations with continuity and quality.
• Champion Agile methodologies and design thinking to drive iterative delivery.
• Define governance, operating model and budget alignment for the new IT department.
• Establish KPIs and reporting for operational health and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Project management

Enterprise architecture

Vendor transition management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IT Security certifications

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Senior Technology Manager to lead the development and execution of our technology roadmap and transformation strategy. This role is pivotal in establishing a new internal IT department transitioning from outsourced services and driving continuous improvement across technology operations. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded leader with a strong grasp of both strategic planning project management and technical delivery - capable of aligning technology budgets and initiatives with broader organizational goals in a purpose-driven and human-centric way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Technology Manager will lead the development of a strategic technology roadmap aligned with organizational goals oversee the establishment of a new internal IT department and manage the transition from outsourced services. They will drive transformation initiatives using Agile methodologies and design thinking facilitate user-centric solution development through user story capture and iterative delivery and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute complex projects. Post-transition the role will focus on operational excellence implementing performance metrics and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy & Roadmap Development

Develop and articulate a forward-looking purpose-driven and human-centric technology strategy aligned with organizational goals.

Lead the creation of a multi-year roadmap covering infrastructure applications data and service delivery.

Collaborate with executive leadership and external consultants to define future-state architecture and transformation priorities.

Develop and oversee the technology budget forecast ensuring project budgets align with company governance standards.

Department Establishment & Transition Management

Design and implement the structure governance and operating model for a new internal IT department.

Lead the transition of outsourced IT services to in-house operations ensuring continuity and quality.

Define and embed processes for service management performance monitoring and compliance.

Transformation & Delivery Oversight

Champion Agile methodologies across teams ensuring iterative delivery and responsiveness to change.

Facilitate design thinking workshops to uncover user needs and co-create solutions.

Oversee the development and refinement of user stories epics and backlogs in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.

Manage cross-functional delivery teams ensuring alignment with business priorities and timelines.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Take ownership of IT operations post-transition ensuring stability scalability and performance.

Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor service delivery and operational health.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement innovation and proactive problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a Computer Science related field.

Demonstrable continued certifications in IT Security and Project Management are an added advantage.

UAE National preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Proven experience (6 years) in technology leadership roles ideally within complex or transitioning environments.
• Strong background in IT strategy transformation and operations.
• Strong background in infrastructure Cloud Security and Applications implementation.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Experience managing vendor transitions and establishing internal capabilities.
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture infrastructure and modern IT service delivery models.
• Solid experience in project budget management and technology procurement activities.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing tenders and bidder proposals.
• Experience in developing and sharing project and operational progress reports with executive management.