Strategic IT & Digital Transformation Leader

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE is seeking a senior IT leader to oversee operations, infrastructure, cloud services, and workplace technology for PME and regional stakeholders. You will also serve as Local Information Security Officer (LISO) and drive AI governance, BI governance and digital transformation programs.

You will manage regional projects, identity and access, vendor governance and enterprise apps, collaborating with senior leadership to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Extensive IT management experience in multinational organizations.
• Experience leading regional technology initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Power Platform, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams and Copilot.
• Experience in information security, compliance, data governance and AI governance.
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams, service providers and vendors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, workplace technology, service management and business continuity for PME and regional stakeholders.
• Act as Local Information Security Officer (LISO) ensuring compliance with security directives, ISMS requirements, risk management, audits, incidents and awareness programs.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, collaboration technologies and productivity improvements.
• Own AI governance and adoption activities, including policy development, compliance reviews, user enablement and training.
• Govern BI and data platforms including Power BI processes, reporting governance, data quality and business requirements management.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, identity and access management, vendor access governance and enterprise app administration.
• Serve as strategic technology partner to leadership, departments, subsidiaries and external partners; manage regional projects, integrations and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Security governance

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Azure

Active Directory

Power Platform

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE is seeking a senior IT leader to oversee operations, infrastructure, cloud services, and workplace technology for PME and regional stakeholders. You will also serve as Local Information Security Officer (LISO) and drive AI governance, BI governance and digital transformation programs.

You will manage regional projects, identity and access, vendor governance and enterprise apps, collaborating with senior leadership to align technology with business goals.