Head of IT

Ismena; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Ismena is seeking an experienced Head of Development to lead and mentor our development team, set technical direction, and bridge between technical and business units. You have a Master’s in CS or Engineering, 15+ years of professional experience, 8+ years designing scalable enterprise software, 7+ years managing teams, and fluency in English and Arabic.

This remote, full-time, senior role offers strategic impact across our organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of professional experience.
• 8+ years designing and building scalable enterprise software.
• 7+ years of managing teams within a development organization.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Agility

English/Arabic fluency

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development to provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our development team. In this strategic role, you will set the technical direction for the team and bridge the gap between technical and non-technical departments to ensure our business goals are met.

Education & Experience Education: A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Total Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience. Technical Experience: 8+ years of experience designing and building scalable enterprise software. Management Experience: 7+ years of managing teams within a development organization. Skills & Languages Core Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required. Agility: Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

Remote • Full Time • Senior