Vice President - IT

Global Recruitment Consulting Ltd; Riyadh Region; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Vice President of Technology to spearhead its IT functions. This pivotal role involves directing strategic IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving digital transformation across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in technology operations and policy development, with a keen eye for improving efficiency and reducing costs. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and operational excellence, and make a significant impact on its future success.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading IT functions and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic goals and budgets for the IT function.
• Present digital transformation plans to senior management.
• Oversee technology operations and align with company objectives.

Skills

Strategic IT Planning

Digital Transformation

Technology Operations Management

Policy Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Vice President of Technology

We are seeking a Vice President of Information Technology responsible for directing, planning, and guiding all the Company’s IT-related functions. This includes developing IT strategies, business plans, security measures, application requirements, policies, processes, and standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the development of strategic goals, business plans, budgets, and resources for the IT function in alignment with the overall company strategy.
2. Present to the CEO a phased and time-bound plan for the company’s digital transformation to increase efficiency and reduce human intervention across all sectors.
3. Align and update the IT strategic goals with the company's overall strategic objectives and ensure mechanisms to achieve these goals.
4. Define and own the IT vision, mission, and goals to maintain the company's competitive advantage.
5. Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them against established goals.
6. Analyze business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
7. Develop policies and processes for the IT function to maintain operational excellence and achieve strategic goals.
8. Promote an accountable environment with clear responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities for employees.
9. Identify and recommend strategic IT purchases in coordination with the procurement function.
10. Advise senior management on future technology integration to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure scalable, supportable systems.

Minimum Requirements:

Degree Level: Any

Faculty / Institute: Any

Major: Any

Age: Any

Nationality: Any

Residence Location: Any

Languages: Any

Own a Car: Any

Have Driving License: Any

Job Skills: Any

About The Company

Global Retail Recruitment supports retail brands outside the UK, with candidates from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. We also support UK brands, representing clients ethically and with exceptional effort. Our vacancies span disciplines including human resources, loss prevention, operations, brand marketing, buying, merchandising, distribution, logistics, and sales management.