Head of IT Networks

Michael Page

Qatar

Ref: HP350-1904

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Exciting career opportunity for a Senior IT networks professional.

Client Details:
Leading Oil & Gas company based in Qatar

Description
* Act as a technical expert within the department and resolve complex technical issues with significant potential impact on business results
* Provide technical advice and influence stakeholders, regulators and contractors on related issues
* Lead specific technical projects and investigations within an area of specialization
* Provide technical leadership to internal and external teams
* Implement technical strategies in support of the department and group's objectives
* Plan, control and contribute to high level technical projects within an area of specialization
* Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory and corporate guidelines
* Provide recommendations and advice to the department manager
* Assist in the recruitment of technical staff within the area of specialization
* Lead major system development and continuous improvement initiatives within the area of specialisation
* Represent the department or group on internal or external working groups and committees
* Prepare and present key reports to the department or group manager, committees or working groups and external organisations, as required
* Conceptualise important situations/issues keeping in view the inter-relationships of other internal or external parties
* Attain and maintain technical Capability as per the agreed competencies
* Take the lead in the development of long term IT strategy and vision for the department

Job Offer:
Tax Free expat package with generous benefits.

Requirements

* Preferably a Third level qualification in the respective area of specialization, from an accredited institution
* Preferably a minimum of 18 years' broad based Information Technology experience and technical knowledge
* Appropriate IT certification/qualification in the relevant area (i.e. Microsoft, SAP, etc.)
* Mandatory bachelors degree (minimum)

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.

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