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Job description / Role
Alshaya is a diverse business - with a store and restaurant network of over 3000 units and head office functions spanning finance, HR, property, IT and more working across multiple MENA markets. This fast-paced and diverse business environment provides unique challenges. In addition to this is the continued expansion of the business and the need for divisions such as IT to change, develop and stay ahead to better serve both our customers and our internal stakeholders.
Our eGroup Division has put in place a multi-year business and IT transformation framework and is looking for IT Programme Managers to play a key role in the improvement and innovation of IT with Alshaya.
We are looking for candidates with significant experience in successfully leading large teams (50+ headcount) to deliver end-to-end IT related projects and programmes on an international level. You will have extensive experience in partnering with SIs and software vendors during RFQ/RFP processes and deployment. Using your knowledge of application technologies such as ERP, advanced planning, EPOS, analytics, digital/ECOMM, CRM, cloud, mobile, networking, SaaS, PaaS you will have accountability for the successful set-up, delivery and transition of corporate-wide, ambitious projects to drive effective enterprise application and technology transformation. An in-depth understanding of delivering against information security policies and procedures is also essential to this role.
This role requires strategic senior professionals that are looking to drive change within a complex business. If you have the technical knowledge and the presence to lead, coach and develop large teams to operational success within a challenging and changing environment then this is the time to join the region's leading retail business.
About Kuwait: Working in Kuwait offers more than just a tax free salary, annual bonus, flight allowance, relocation support and staff discount across all food and retail brands. From Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE are a short flight away - and other popular destinations such as Goa, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are closer than you'd think. Kuwait itself has numerous private beach clubs and a huge expat community - and all the shopping and restaurant brands you know and love. Working in Kuwait also gives you the opportunity to bring your experience to a developing market and help drive international industry standards whilst learning from colleagues from around the globe.
Requirements
Change management, Agile and Prince 2 experience is critical and an ITIL certification is an advantage and whilst experience in the retail industry is not mandatory it would be preferred, as would experience in working with distributed and offshore IT organisations. To work across our complex business we require candidates who are used to working within matrix structures in international organisations.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.