Senior Manager – ICT & Digitalization

Bahrain

Ref: LP127-2010

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company:
Our client works in the entertainment sector. They are looking to recruit a Senior Manager – ICT & Digitalization to be based in Bahrain

Duties & Responsibilities
• Set objectives and strategies for the IT department as an Enabler to the company’s business
• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
• Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization
• Setting standards for Hardware software and network infrastructures
• Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers
• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance
• Direct and organize IT-related projects
• Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
• Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions
• Champion process automation
• Additional projects as requested by the Administration Director

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
• BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be preferred
• Proven experience as ICT Manager or similar managerial role
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems Hardware, software application development Networking and telecommunication infrastructure
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Strong understanding of outsourcing/ Cloud sourcing contracts and ability to manage service based outsource providers and SLAs
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A strategic and business mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage team performance effectively

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: