E-Commerce IT Manager

Job description / Role

A privately held company based out of Riyadh is currently looking to hire an IT Manager who has relevant experience in E-commerce. The primary task is to lead the team in the development, implementation, and support of the systems for a best-in-class online experience.

The hired candidate will be responsible for:
• Development of technical talent and leadership capabilities in team members, and ensures a highly motivated team through coaching and mentoring
• Implementation of systems to maximize usability, accessibility, and customer experience.
• Leverages internal and external APIs, databases and other data sources
• Oversees the scheduling, control, and progress of system design, development and installation activities
• Develops trusted and open relationships with key business partners at Manager and Director Levels.
• Works closely with and manage vendor partner relationships
• Coordinates between internal and external resources, ensuring effective communication between all groups and individuals involved in projects
• Leads all projects under the rules and guidelines of the project manager.
• Ensures all project manager documentation is produced to high standards
• Oversees project financials and ensures adherence to company's fiscal policies

Salary:
SAR 45,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years total experience in IT development with 5 years in e-commerce with high volume traffic
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a managerial position in a technology group with a proven track record for business capability delivery and talent development.

Technical Experience:
• Hands-on experience implementing systems using ATG / Endeca / Responsive Web technologies on Middleware like Web Logic / Jboss /Apache using Oracle RDBMS in a UNIX / Linux environment
• Experience implementing continuous integration pipelines and deployment automation using tools like Ansible / Jenkins / Art factory, etc.
• Experience with deploying and managing applications across multiple data centers
• Good business acumen and financial management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and designs to a broad range of people
• Strong experience in using Agile (Scrum / Kanban / SAFe) project development methodologies
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing business and technology landscapes

About the Company

Building businesses, changing lives

At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.