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Job Description

LOCATION
United Arab Emirates Dubai

JOB SKILLS

Engineering and Project Management

TYPE

Permanent

JOB ID

151886

SALARY

Negotiable

Job title: Group IT Manager
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type: Permanent

Job Scope:

The Group IT Manager will oversees the Group IT strategy that includes networks, systems, hardware, software, cloud computing operations... He also manages effective security and ensure the company has a suitable disaster recovery policy. He manages our IT team (Support and ERP) as well our contractors.

Responsibilities:

Define and implement group IT strategy
  • Define and implement an IT strategies that covers all facets of technology management, including cost management, human capital management, hardware and software management, vendor management and risk management.
Define and drive IT security, Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Design IT Security and disaster recovery plan to provide our organization with a roadmap for managing a disruptive cybersecurity incident such as a data breach or ransomware attack. These plans should :
    • Maintain Business Continuity.
    • Protect Sensitive Data.
    • Minimize Impacts and Losses.
    • Restore Normal Operations.
Follow up and monitoring of IT providers (contract, client satisfaction…)
  • Manage relationships with our current and future IT vendors, negotiate new contracts, and evaluate new technologies and solutions for potential integration
High level management of networks and systems
  • Maintain and upgrade the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks to ensure reliable and secure operation
Manage and maintain IT group policies and procedures
  • Manage and maintain IT group policies and procedures to promote a secured, efficient and compliant IT environment
Drive Group IT harmonization and collaborative tools
  • Standardize and consolidate IT Systems, applications, and infrastructure across the group to reduce reduce redundancy, improve interoperability and cut costs.
  • Implement collaborative tools to facilitate communication, cooperation and knowledge sharing among the group.
Manage new IT development projects
  • Assist Department managers when needed for new software choices, impact analysis of software upgrade on existing system (OS version, hardware configuration, number of licenses, etc...)
Manage the IT support & ERP Managers

Set up IT budget together with financial department
  • The responsibilities and duties highlighted in this Job Description are indicative, and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Relevant experience working in IT operations, supervising technology teams, and overseeing IT projects (ERP implementation would be a plus)
  • Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the entire organization
  • Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.