Technology Director

GBM; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GBM is seeking a visionary Technology Director to drive strategic digital transformation for large enterprise clients across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. You will lead senior technical teams, shape technology strategy, and partner with global leaders to deliver innovative platforms and secure architectures.

The role requires an accomplished people leader with a proven ability to mentor engineers, manage multi-million-dollar programs, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture while

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in enterprise technology delivery.
• Proven track record leading digital transformation for large enterprise clients.
• Deep expertise in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Platforms, AI & Automation, Networking.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Technology division aligned with client transformation objectives.
• Oversee architecture design and governance for scalable, secure platforms including cloud and AI.
• Drive digital transformation programs leveraging AI, automation and data insights.
• Build executive-level relationships with strategic customers and partners.
• Provide governance for key technology engagements and track KPIs for delivery.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Executive Leadership

Digital Transformation

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

MBA or Executive Education

Tools

IBM

Cisco

Microsoft Azure

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 Dubai and the Northern Emirates. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive the adoption of next-generation technologies from global leaders such as IBM, Cisco, VMware, Red Hat, Oracle, and leading cybersecurity vendors. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and deep technical acumen to shape and deliver transformative technology outcomes that support clients' business objectives and fuel 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.

References:

• Two satisfactory professional references are required from the candidate's two most recent employers.
• References should preferably be provided by the candidate's direct manager, senior leader, or HR representative and will be verified as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Job Responsibilities:

1- 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 Discovery, Assessment, Design, Defend 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 the business 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.
• 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 the company 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.
• 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.

3- 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.
• Focus on Innovation lead and discovery lead demand generation techniques with proper advance planning for the target segment of the market and the reading / analysis of the offerings vs. customer needs and competition
• EcoSystem and Collaboration:
• Strong collaboration and common planning and management of execution with the account managers sales teams
• Being a “ Specialty Sales and Presales” leader, organization alignment with the in-contact teams with a said customer or a technology vendor is a must
• Creation of a Pull rather than Push for the technology offerings of the company in terms of innovation, highly skills sales specialists and sales specialist (Go to Person)

Qualifications & Education Requirements :

• 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.