Vice President - IT

Global Recruitment Consulting Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consulting firm is seeking a Vice President of Technology in Riyadh. This executive role will involve directing IT functions, developing strategies, and overseeing operations to ensure the company meets its competitive goals. Candidates must be fluent in Arabic and English, with strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience in overseeing IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide IT functions, including strategic goals and business plans.
• Develop a phased plan for digital transformation.
• Oversee technology operations to ensure alignment with company strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Project Management

IT Strategy Development

Job description

Vice President of Technology

We are seeking a Vice President of Information Technology responsible for directing, planning, and guiding all the Company’s IT functions. This includes developing IT strategies, business plans, security measures, application requirements, policies, processes, and standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the development of strategic goals, business plans, budgets, and resources for the IT function in alignment with the Company’s overall strategy.
2. Present to the CEO a phased and time-bounded plan for the Company’s digital transformation to improve efficiency and reduce human intervention across all sectors.
3. Align and update the IT strategic goals with the Company’s overall strategic goals and establish mechanisms to achieve these goals.
4. Define and own the IT vision, mission, and goals to maintain the Company’s competitive advantage.
5. Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them against established goals.
6. Analyze business requirements from all departments to determine their technology needs.
7. Develop policies and processes for the IT function to ensure operational excellence and support the Company’s strategic objectives.
8. Create an accountable environment with clear responsibilities, authorities, and accountability for employees.
9. Identify and recommend strategic IT purchases in coordination with the Procurement function.
10. Advise senior management on integrating future technology to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure scalable, supportable systems.

Language Requirements:

• Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
• English - Fluent / Excellent

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About The Company:

Global Retail Recruitment supports retail brands outside the UK, with candidates from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. We also support UK brands, representing clients ethically and effectively. Our services cover disciplines like human resources, loss prevention, operations, marketing, buying, merchandising, distribution, supply, logistics, and sales management.