General Manager – Information Technology

Alesayi Motors; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee their IT function. The ideal candidate will lead the development of IT strategies aligned with corporate goals, ensure infrastructure stability, and manage vendor relationships. A Bachelor's degree in IT and 10–15 years of leadership experience in IT is required. This role offers opportunities for mentoring and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in IT leadership roles with broad domain knowledge.
• Preferred certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an organization-wide IT strategy aligned with corporate vision.
• Ensure IT security strategy and disaster recovery plans are in place.
• Design and implement enterprise architecture for secure information flow.
• Prepare and manage annual IT budgets and manpower forecasts.
• Oversee IT infrastructure stability and performance.
• Manage vendor relationships for projects above SAR 1 million.
• Establish KPIs and ensure SLA compliance.
• Mentor and develop IT team, succession planning for leadership roles.

Skills

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Change Management

Coaching & Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Systems, MIS, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Lead the IT function to provide tools and systems that meet business requirements and support short-, medium-, and long-term corporate goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an organization-wide IT strategy aligned with corporate vision.
• Ensure IT security strategy and disaster recovery plans are in place.
• Design and implement enterprise architecture for secure information flow.
• Prepare and manage annual IT budgets and manpower forecasts.
• Oversee IT infrastructure stability and performance.
• Manage vendor relationships for projects above SAR 1 million.
• Establish KPIs and ensure SLA compliance.
• Mentor and develop IT team, succession planning for leadership roles.

Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Systems, MIS, or related field.
• Experience: 10–15 years in IT leadership roles with broad domain knowledge.
• Strategic planning, vendor management, leadership, problem-solving.
• Certifications: Preferred but not mandatory.
• Leadership, Communication, Change Management, Coaching & Facilitation.
• Departmental budget (Capex & Opex)
• Internal customer satisfaction (GDI)
• SLA compliance
• Business productivity