CIO

Job description / Role

CIO position based in Qatar with an IT Service and Solution Provider.

Great package - open to both national and ex-pats.


Client Details

IT Service and Solution Provider.


Description

* Direct the information and data integrity of the company and its business units.
* Develop strategic plans and implement the objectives of the information technology needs of the company to ensure the computer capabilities are responsive to the needs of the company's growth and objectives.
* Develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology.
* Evaluate overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommend enhancements.
* Develop and manage IT budget and assist the Finance Team to adequately forecast and monitor ITS operational expenses.
* Advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of business goals and objectives.
* Prepare enterprise objectives and budgets to facilitate the orderly and efficient capture, storage, processing, and dissemination of information.
* Interact with company managers on internal and external operations that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information.
* Review and approve major contracts for computing and information technology services and equipment.
* Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages.
* Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
* Identify emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the company.
* Establish company infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions/departments/sites in computing and information technology efforts.
* Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
* Participate as a member of the management team in overall planning and decision-making
* Completes special assignments and other duties as required by the DCEO.

Job Offer

A leadership position in a great organisation.

Tax free compensation and a great package.

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics or the sciences is preferred and suitable relevant experience
* Strong business orientation with broad experience in IT service or similar industry.
* Demonstrated ability to manage a budget to maximise positive impact to the organisation.
* Ability to be an effective member in a collaborative management environment.
* Ability to function in a leadership role for responsible areas and be able to interact with all levels of staff to effect positive changes.
* Demonstrated ability to bring the benefits of IT to solve business issues while also managing costs and risk.
* Strong organisational and management skills to supervise a centralised Information Technology

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.