Technology Director

Gulf Business Machines (GBM); Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GBM Dubai is seeking a visionary Technology Director to spearhead strategic digital transformation initiatives for large enterprise clients across Dubai and Northern Emirates. You will lead adoption of next-generation technologies from IBM, Cisco, Oracle, and security vendors to deliver transformative outcomes aligned with client objectives.

As a senior leader, you will build and mentor high-performing teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure delivery excellence while growing

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformation programs for large enterprise clients.
• Excellent ability to translate market trends into strategic technology directions.
• Proven track record of building and scaling large technology teams across geographies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Technology division in line with corporate vision.
• Translate client needs into actionable technology strategies and offerings.
• Oversee architecture, hybrid cloud, AI, automation, cybersecurity, and networking.
• Ensure smooth handover of opportunities to services delivery teams.
• Drive adoption of platforms from top partners to create client value.
• Grow cross-selling of GBM technologies across Tier-1 accounts.
• Develop cross-functional teams with a culture of innovation and learning.
• Manage KPIs and governance for technology engagements and programs.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Enterprise technology

Partnership management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

MBA or Executive Education is a plus

Tools

IBM

Cisco

Microsoft

AWS

Palo Alto

Splunk

Job description

A visionary and execution-focused Technology Director to spearhead strategic digital transformation initiatives for large-scale enterprise clients across the territory of Dubai and Northern Emirates at GBM Dubai (aka UCMC) . As a key member of the leadership team at GBM, you will lead the adoption of next-generation technologies from global leaders such as IBM, Cisco, VMware, RedHat and Oracle and top security vendors. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and deep technical acumen to shape and deliver transformative technology outcomes that support our clients' business objectives and fuel GBM’s continued growth.

• The role requires an accomplished people leader with a proven track record of leading and inspiring senior technical leaders, developing high-performing teams, driving organizational capability, coaching future leaders, managing performance, and creating an inclusive, accountable, and results-oriented culture.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Define and lead the organization’s Technology division in alignment with corporate vision and customer transformation objectives, in tandem with the Account Management Sales and Services delivery function in a cohort.
• Translate market trends and client needs into actionable strategies and innovative service offerings.

Technology Execution & Innovation:

• Oversee the Discovery, Assessment, Ddesign, Defend , delivery, and governance of robust, scalable, and secure technology architectures including hybrid cloud, AI, automation, cybersecurity, and networking.
• Make sure handover of won opportunities to the services delivery team is complete and allow for proper execution of solutions implementations.
• Drive adoption of cutting-edge platforms and solutions from IBM, Cisco, and other Tier-1 technology partners to build differentiated customer value.
• Promote and sustain a growing Cross-Selling of the technologies GBM is handling especially in the Tier1 accounts

Digital Transformation Enablement:

• Champion digital transformation programs for enterprise customers across diverse industries, leveraging AI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and data-driven insights.
• Establish and mature digital operating models that accelerate time-to-value and improve technology ROI.

Leadership & People Development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and domain consultants with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Foster a high-performance culture with a commitment to continuous learning and customer-centricity.

Stakeholder & Partner Management:

• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with strategic customers, vendors (e.g., IBM, Cisco, Palo Alto, Splunk), and ecosystem partners.
• Represent GBM in industry forums, strategic alliances, and customer advisory boards.

Operational Oversight & Project Governance:

• Provide executive oversight for key Technology engagements and transformation programs ensuring quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Define and track KPIs, ensuring consistent performance across delivery teams and practices.

Financial & Resource Optimization:

• Manage triple digit multi-million-dollar business targets and ensure optimal resource allocation to maximize profitability and customer impact.
• Drive operational efficiencies through automation, cloud utilization, and lean program management.

Growth & Business Enablement:

• Act as a technology evangelist to identify new revenue streams, shape go-to-market strategies and co-develop joint value propositions with alliance partners.

Skill

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise technology delivery, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior/director role in a services provider or consulting environment.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation programs for Fortune 500 or regional enterprise customers.
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following domains: Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Platforms, AI & Automation, Networking & Edge.
• Strong relationships with technology alliance partners such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, or major cybersecurity providers.

• Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing technology teams across multiple geographies or business units.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Executive Education is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Balanced Risk Taking
• Business Performance
• Communication
• Enable Reportees to act
• Leadership / Authority
• Leverage Data & Analytics
• Motivational Management
• Negotiation (internal functions or external customers)
• People Involvement and Participation
• Skills Development of the department
• Solution Selling strategies and techniques
• Teamwork with Organization / Function
• Social Media Engagement (LinkedIn/Twitter/Instagram etc)