IT Director

Job description / Role

• Co-lead and coordinate with the GM / EAGM the IT strategy for the Market Unit.
• Advise and assist departments in identifying their needs for automation and telecommunications needs.
• Lead the selection, implementation of and support for the appropriate business/IT solutions.
• Propose strategies for the deployment of automation throughout the business unit
• Manage the MIS/IT Department
• Prepares the annual budget and monitors it for the MIS Department
• The MIS Director is responsible for assuring the provisions of MIS services as needed to keep all systems operational.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the business value and operation performance created through the use of IT.
• Major improvement on operations performance and response to market needs through the use of IT.
• Coordinate efforts with Business Unit IT function on strategy, standards and methodologies.
• Recruit the necessary IT staff to run the function.
• Develop IT staff/IT skills, capabilities and expertise through proper management and training programs.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of business processes.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong experience in project management and system implementation.
• Capability to prioritize responsibilities/accountabilities.
• Solid knowledge of networking, operating systems and systems architecture.
• Analytical / strategically thinking and organizational impact.
• Computer Science/Engineering degree.
• For expat applicants must have “Transferable Residency Permit (Iqama)”
• 7 – 10 years of experience

About the Company

A leading Marine & Oil Field Services Company in Saudi Arabia.