Corporate IT Manager (Governance, Strategy and Operations)

Talent Leaders Inc.; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a strategic IT leader in Doha, Qatar. This role entails establishing and managing IT governance, focusing on compliance and vendor management. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of IT experience, with at least 3 in leadership. The position requires budget management and expertise in national compliance standards, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, policy, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and cloud readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT governance aligned with ISO 27001, NIA, and QGCS frameworks.
• Manage the corporate IT budget, procurement, vendor SLAs, and licensing.
• Lead IT risk management, disaster recovery, and data protection practices.

Skills

IT governance

Vendor management

Compliance

Enterprise technology operations

Budget management

Risk management

Data protection

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

ERP systems

DMS

Job description

Talent Leaders is a Federally incorporated Canadian firm operating globally with their strong presence in Canada, Qatar, UAE and KSA. Talent Leaders brings 3 decades of consulting experience to its potential candidates and corporate and government clients. Talent Leaders operates in a unique way to translate the aspirations of the highly competent candidates into reality and present the candidates to the most deserving employer. Organizations choose their employees for their competence, expertise, and experience while Talent Leaders chooses its client (corporate employers) as our candidates deserve the best.

Summary
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role to establish, manage, and govern the corporate IT function for a medium-sized organization in Qatar . The role focuses on IT governance, vendor management, compliance, and enterprise technology operations, aligned with Qatar’s national frameworks and global IT standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT governance aligned with ISO 27001, NIA, and QGCS frameworks
• Define IT strategy and roadmaps, aligning IT with business goals
• Manage the corporate IT budget, procurement, vendor SLAs, and licensing
• Establish IT policies, procedures, and compliance dashboards for executive management
• Lead IT risk management, disaster recovery, and data protection practices
• Drive implementation of security standards in coordination with national entities
• Ensure alignment with government-mandated technology frameworks (e.g., QCD, MoICT)
• Oversee IT service delivery, asset management, and change control
• Lead the selection and rollout of enterprise systems (ERP, DMS, communication tools)

Ideal Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, policy, and compliance
• Familiarity with Qatar’s NIA, Q-CERT, and MICT mandates
• Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and SLAs
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, ERP, and cloud readiness
• Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills