IT Director

Libera Consultants; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international drilling contractor in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced IT Director to manage technology operations and spearhead digital transformation initiatives. This role involves leading a diverse IT team, overseeing critical IT infrastructure, and ensuring alignment with business strategy in the oil and gas sector. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in IT operations, particularly in SAP implementations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in IT Operations, with exposure to multiple full SAP lifecycle implementations.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams handling network systems and hardware.
• Background in the oil & gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the IT Services team to deliver robust and reliable technology support.
• Oversee infrastructure, network systems, and hardware operations.
• Drive ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage and deliver multiple SAP projects.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure IT strategy aligns with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project delivery

Tools

SAP

ERP

HRIS

HRIM

Job description

IT Director | Saudi Arabia

Our client is a $multi-billion international drilling contractor who are seeking an experienced IT Director to lead their technology operations and drive the company’s digital transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the IT landscape of a leading player in the oil and gas sector.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will manage a diverse IT team of 15+ professionals across multiple disciplines — including network systems, hardware, infrastructure, and enterprise applications (SAP, ERP, HRIS).

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day IT operations while leading strategic digital transformation projects, ensuring seamless integration of critical business systems and continued modernization of the company’s technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the IT Services team to deliver robust and reliable technology support across the organization.
• Oversee infrastructure, network systems, and hardware operations.
• Drive ongoing digital transformation initiatives, aligning with systems such as SAP, ERP, HRIS, and HRIM.
• Manage and deliver multiple SAP projects (preferably S/4HANA migration experience).
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure IT strategy aligns with overall business goals.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years’ experience in IT Operations, with exposure to multiple full SAP lifecycle implementations.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams handling network systems and hardware.
• Background in the oil & gas industry.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project delivery skills.