Head of IT Strategy & Governance - Dubai Based

Job description / Role

As the Head of IT Strategy & Governance, you will define and execute the Group wide IT strategy and lead governance across multiple critical sub functions including Enterprise Architecture, PMO, Vendor Management, Performance Management, and IT Financial Control.

Client Details

A well established organisation undergoing a major IT transformation. IT organisation is being redesigned to align with future business needs. It is a critical leadership position with visibility across the C suite.

Description

* Define and execute the enterprise wide IT strategy, ensuring alignment with transformation goals.
* Lead Enterprise Architecture maturity and governance across platforms (SAP, Salesforce, cloud, infrastructure, and data/AI).
* Oversee PMO, performance management, and delivery tracking across all IT initiatives.
* Drive vendor governance, sourcing strategy, and partner performance while reducing reliance on external partners.
* Lead IT financial control and ensure strict budget adherence.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across divisions.
* Champion governance forums and structures, ensuring technology decisions support business outcomes.
* Provide leadership presence at C-suite level.

Job Offer

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of the technology organisation, build critical governance structures, and play a pivotal role in ensuring transformation success.

* Over 15 years of senior IT leadership experience in large, multi business organisations (conglomerates, diversified groups, or multi division enterprises).
* Proven track record leading enterprise wide ERP/cloud transformation (SAP highly advantageous), including strategy alignment, governance, and performance management.
* Demonstrated leadership across Enterprise Architecture, PMO, vendor management, and IT financial control.
* Experience managing large IT portfolios and budgets in complex, multi business environments.
* Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
* Gravitas, delivery focus, and cultural fit to operate at C-suite level.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).

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.