Senior IT Manager

Job description / Role

- Work with the senior management team to provide a strategic lead on Artan Holdings technology, analysing and prioritising developments, outlining opportunities and ensuring a pro-active and innovative approach
- Accountable for the delivery of all technology related projects including developments of new websites and software and ongoing enhancements
- As a senior manager, provide support for the organisation as a whole
- Development of an integrated technology strategy in line with corporate aspirations
- Develop a strategic approach, innovation and best practices in the use of technology and IT within the Artan Holding group
- Make decisions on short and long term uses of technology in consultation with the senior management team
- Undertake risk assessment of both hardware and software for both internal and external business clients
- Work with the senior management team to ensure market leading technology and tools for digital engagement to deliver first class content and interaction online
- Lead and manage the technical team with clear structure and processes for the IT department
- Manage development plans, business proposals, budgets, delivery time estimates and meet those time estimates
- Utilise project management methodology and agile software practices, where appropriate, to enhance business communication and to provide user scenarios for developments
- Ensure security across all of Artan Holding's technical systems and software services
- Manage and develop relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders, vendors and out-sourced development
- Oversee out-sourced software development relationships, development and delivery
- Work with Artan Holdings Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Business Support Units (BSUs) to achieve maximum return on investment.

Requirements

- Minimum of a four year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Sciences, IT, MIS, Business Administration, Public Administration, Mathematics or related field.
- A Masters degree in the above or related fields is preferred.
- At least five years experience in technical operations management and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required
- Three of more years experience of team leadership in a revenue-generating profit centre and/or consultancy experience is preferred.
- Significant experience in managing IT projects from inception to delivery either in a web development or systems management environment
- Exceptional hands-on experience with software development or systems management
- Strong understanding of software development and project management
- Large awareness of the current technology for web development and a passion to seek more information on the future
- Must be creative, with initiative and drive
- Must take a pro-active approach and be a team player
- Must have documented working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, including MS-SQL 2003 and Microsoft Exchange 2003, Internet Information Server and other applications
- Experience with Microsoft windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting of TCP/IP, networks supporting VOIP telephony, microcomputers and other systems; system development, complex project management, knowledge of CISCO network hardware, Citrix Virtualization, client/server technology and Internet/intranets
- Must be aware of or hold experience managing/developing open source software
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues
- Time management and task prioritization skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills (ability to speak Arabic would be an advantage)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.