Director - Application Design & Delivery (COR 224)

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a forward-thinking Director - Application Design & Delivery. The role involves overseeing application solutions, collaborating with teams and vendors to enhance business operations, and improving user experiences in fields such as F&B, hospitality, and entertainment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in IT applications design and delivery.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in relevant industries such as hospitality and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Direct design and implementation of applications to meet business needs.
• Lead a team and mentor business users for process improvement.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure application performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Process Optimization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is in search of a distinguished and forward-thinking Director - Application Design & Delivery to oversee the design, development, and integration of application solutions aimed at enhancing business operations and improving user experiences. This position collaborates with the IT Business Relations team, vendors, and the Master System Integrator (MSI) to convert business requirements into application designs, manage delivery, and ensure smooth operations. The key applications encompass F&B POS, Leasing, Material Control (F&B Recipe Costing), Smart Park Management Systems (SPMS), and various other asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design and implementation of applications to fulfill business requirements
• Collaborate with the IT Business Relations team in identifying solutions and managing tender processes
• Facilitate workshops with users, vendors, and MSI to enhance design specifications
• Assist users in optimizing processes and identifying opportunities to improve guest experiences
• Oversee project delivery in conjunction with MSI and park IT teams
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to mentor business users in process optimization and opportunity identification
• Administer Level 2 support and liaise with vendors for Level 3 issue resolution
• Monitor application performance to uncover opportunities for improvement
• Lead a team, providing clear guidance, mentorship, and support to meet departmental objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of solutions with business goals
• Encourage innovation and teamwork within the department
  
  
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications in Information Technology or related disciplines
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design, integration, and delivery of IT applications, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Bachelor's degree or similar qualifications in Information Technology or related fields
• Proven experience working with enterprise applications in industries such as F&B, hospitality, real estate, or entertainment
  
  
  

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package