Head of IT & Educational Technology

MAITRI GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED; Muscat; On-site; OMR 38,450 - 57,675; Full time

Job summary

MAITRI GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a leader in Strategic Technology to manage and optimize its IT strategy in Oman. This role involves overseeing enterprise IT infrastructure and enhancing educational technologies.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in education. Responsibilities also include managing vendor relationships and developing the IT budget. The position requires a strong background in IT governance and strategic innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in education or multi-site organizations.
• Proven experience managing enterprise IT operations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting multi-location environments with large user bases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the group-wide IT strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee management and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure including networks and security.
• Lead the management of educational technology platforms and digital tools.
• Manage and optimize ERP systems and ensure integration across enterprise systems.
• Lead major technology implementation projects and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop and manage the IT budget ensuring cost-effective investments in technology.
• Lead and mentor the IT team across multiple locations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Project management

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

AWS

ERP systems

Job description

MAITRI GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a leader in Strategic Technology to manage and optimize its IT strategy in Oman. This role involves overseeing enterprise IT infrastructure and enhancing educational technologies.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in education. Responsibilities also include managing vendor relationships and developing the IT budget. The position requires a strong background in IT governance and strategic innovation.