Digital & IT Manager - Manufacturing

Elbait Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique executive search firm based in Jeddah is looking for a Digital & IT Manager to enhance its technological landscape. Responsibilities include managing IT infrastructures, leading digital transformation, and ensuring cybersecurity. The ideal candidate has a degree in IT or related fields, experience in the manufacturing industry, and strong leadership skills. This role involves strategic thinking and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing IT and digital projects within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and associated IT systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure including hardware and software.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MES

SCADA

Job description

Overview

The Role

Digital & IT Manager to lead and enhance the manufacturing company’s technological landscape. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this role requires a strategic thinker who can integrate digital solutions to drive operational excellence and innovation within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives to support manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across manufacturing operations.
• Manage and optimize manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, and other digital tools.
• Ensure cybersecurity measures and compliance with data protection regulations are strictly followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Manage the IT budget, vendor relationships, and procurement of technology resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team to maintain high performance and innovation.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend adoption when beneficial to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in managing IT and digital projects within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and related IT systems such as ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to work in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with an understanding of local business culture and regulations.

About the company

Elbait is a boutique type of executive search & recruitment management consulting firm based in Dubai. The unique understanding about the market needs, cultural awareness and professionalism enable the firm to offer its services to diversified portfolio of clients that operates in the ME region. Elbait is committed to seek the most suitable professionals on international, regional as well as national basis. Elbait committed to have well-defined partnership with Clients to meet their talent acquisition and executive needs on both Practice and Function basis. In addition, it committed to ensure remarkable contribution to the welfare of Stake-holders, Clients and Job-seekers. Industries : - FMCG, Consumer goods & retail - Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, infrastructure (technical & non-technical) - Automotive - Property Management & Real- Estate Functions across industries (other than above) : - Sales & Marketing - HR & IT - Finance & Accounting