Head of IT Solutions and Quality

Michael Page; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of IT Solutions and Quality in Jeddah for a well-established Financial Services organization. The role involves leading the department, managing budgets, ensuring successful solution delivery, and fostering team growth. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in solutions development within the financial sector, strong leadership skills, and a relevant academic background. Relocation to Jeddah is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solutions development and quality assurance in Banking/Financial Services.
• Proven track record of leading solutions development teams.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Solutions and Quality department.
• Contribute to technology-driven growth of the organization.
• Manage IT budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Crisis management

Stakeholder interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Overview

About Our Client

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

Job Description

The Head of IT Solutions and Quality will be responsible for:

• Lead the IT Solutions and Quality department
• Contribute to the growth of the organisation through Technology
• 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

The Successful Applicant

The Head of IT Solutions and Quality will be / have :

• 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)

What's on Offer

The salary for the Head of IT Solutions and Quality role will be based on experience.

Contact

Aniket Deo

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