Tax & Legal Services - Digital Assets Lead - Director - Dubai

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a technology leader to drive the long-term digital strategy. The ideal candidate will manage a cross-regional team, overseeing a portfolio of digital solutions and automation initiatives. Strong experience in technology strategy, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of managing teams in complex environments are essential. This role offers opportunities for significant impact within a multinational context.

Qualifications

• Proven record in leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments.
• Solid understanding of application development lifecycle and software architecture.
• Experience with data & analytics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term digital assets strategy for TLS in the ME.
• Oversee a portfolio of digital tools and automation initiatives.
• Lead a cross-regional team of professionals to enhance performance.

Skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Strong change management

Ability to manage senior stakeholder expectations

Project management

Education

12+ years of experience in technology strategy

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Databricks

Power Automate

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the long-term digital assets strategy for TLS in the ME.
• Ensure governance, prioritization, and alignment of technology initiatives with PwC global standards and local business needs.

Technology Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of 20+ digital tools, including in‑house development (e‑invoicing solutions, reconciliation engines, AI agents and AI workflow tools) and localization of global PwC solutions.
• Lead automation & analytics initiatives using Power Automate, Alteryx, Databricks, and Power BI.
• Ensure sustainability, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness of deployed solutions.

Team Management

• Lead and develop a cross‑regional team of 20+ professionals. Build a high‑performance culture, with clear goals, coaching, and continuous improvement.

AI Enablement

• Act as the key technology lead for AI initiatives within TLS, design and implement AI‑enabled solutions, ensuring robust infrastructure and realistic expectation management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison with global PwC technology teams, internal IT, Finance, and Risk & Quality. Translate complex technical topics into clear, business‑oriented messages.
• Report regularly to TLS stakeholders (CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, business line leaders) on project portfolio, budgets, and outcomes.

Governance & Financials

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and cost management for digital assets and provide transparency on costs, projects, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including cybersecurity and risk management.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, or IT leadership roles, preferably within professional services, consulting, or large enterprise environments.
• Proven record of accomplishment of leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong background in project and portfolio management.
• Exposure to tax or legal services is advantageous, but not essential.

Technical Expertise

• Solid understanding of application development lifecycle, software architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with data & analytics technologies (Alteryx, Databricks, Power BI) and automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate).
• Knowledge of AI technologies, their infrastructure requirements, limitations, and risks.
• Awareness of cybersecurity and data governance best practices.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to translate technology into business language.
• Strong change management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder expectations and balance competing priorities.
• Experience in managing distributed, cross‑cultural teams.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strategic technology leader with strong governance, communication, and change management skills, able to operate effectively in a complex, multinational professional services environment.

Key Qualities

• Strategic thinker – able to set long‑term vision while ensuring day‑to‑day delivery.
• Strong communicator – can explain technical matters in simple terms and influence senior leaders.
• Hands‑on governance leader – balances oversight with the ability to dive into details when required.
• Change driver – thrives in environments of ambiguity and can embed new ways of working.
• Resilient leader – able to manage pressure, competing priorities, and a demanding stakeholder base.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Deliverable Planning, Delivery Management, Developing User Stories, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Business Strategy, IT Consulting, IT Infrastructure, IT Service Management, IT Systems Development, Leading Design Workshops, Learning Agility.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Further Information

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