Head of IT Solutions and Quality

Omanyp; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Omanyp is seeking an experienced leader for their IT Solutions and Quality department in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, develop solutions, and lead teams in a financial services environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 8 years of experience in solutions development within the Banking sector. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solutions development and quality assurance within the Banking/Financial Services sector.
• Excellent leadership skills; previously led solutions development teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets for the IT Solutions and Quality department.
• Translating business needs into system requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with SDLC best practices across development teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Crisis management and disaster recovery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Our client is a well-established Financial Services organisation in Jeddah.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets for the IT Solutions and Quality department
• Translating business needs into system requirements and developing/delivering/implementing solutions successfully
• Reviewing upgrade plans to ensure alignment with current and future business goals
• Ensuring solution delivery is on time and within budget
• Overseeing vendor activities during system implementation and delivery
• Leading negotiations for software licenses, services and maintenance contracts
• Leading and developing department staff through training, performance tracking and mentorship
• Coordinating with other department heads to keep change initiatives on track and within scope
• Ensuring compliance with SDLC best practices across development teams
• Systems Quality Assurance and UAT
• Maximise system availability and performance through proactive management
• Overseeing end-to-end system upgrades, product setups and production readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields of study
• 8+ years of experience in solutions development and quality assurance within the Banking/Financial Services sector
• Excellent leadership skills; previously led solutions development teams
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of crisis management and disaster recovery
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and interact with various technical/non-technical stakeholders
• Based in/willing to relocate to Jeddah
• A Saudi national (strongly preferred)