Head of IT Solutions and Quality - Michael Page

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Head of IT Solutions and Quality in Jeddah. The role involves managing department budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring on-time solution delivery. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in banking/financial services, strong project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Saudi nationals are strongly preferred. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solutions development and quality assurance within the Banking/Financial Services sector.
• Strong understanding of systems quality assurance and UAT.
• Excellent leadership skills; previously led solutions development teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets for the IT Solutions and Quality department.
• Translate business needs into system requirements and develop solutions.
• Oversee vendor activities during system implementation and delivery.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Crisis Management

Stakeholder Interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

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:

• 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

• 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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