Director - Assets Infrastructure Operations (CORS 239)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director - Assets Infrastructure Operations. This key leadership role involves driving the strategic and operational management of the IT asset and infrastructure portfolio. Responsibilities include developing IT strategies, managing infrastructure operations, and establishing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for fostering team development in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy for IT asset and infrastructure operations.
• Lead operations of IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability.
• Oversee life cycle management processes for IT assets.
• Establish governance frameworks and policies for asset management.
• Monitor KPIs and develop executive dashboards for insights.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in the infrastructure team.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for service delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure solutions.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of IT professionals.

Job description

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as the Director - Assets Infrastructure Operations, a key leadership role where you will be entrusted with driving the strategic and operational management of our IT asset and infrastructure portfolio. In this critical position, you'll spearhead initiatives to ensure our technological backbone supports the ambitious vision of Qiddiya, boldly navigating the complexities of modern IT infrastructure to optimize performance, reliability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for IT asset and infrastructure operations, aligning with business objectives and organizational goals.
• Lead and manage the operations of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Oversee life cycle management processes for IT assets, including planning, acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and retirement to maximize value and efficiency.
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for asset management and infrastructure operations that align with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs and develop executive dashboards to provide insights into asset performance, operational efficiency, and areas for improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the infrastructure team, encouraging innovation and adoption of new technologies.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure solutions that support business needs and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning, ensuring the resilience and security of infrastructure operations.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of IT professionals, providing direction and guidance to foster their growth and development.