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COE
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted 2026/01/12 10:51:49
Expires 2026-03-13
Ref: JB1100078341
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the formulation of IT strategies and initiatives; approve roadmaps and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Govern IT standards and policies; ensure compliance with national regulations and internal controls.
- Sponsor enterprise architecture and IT roadmaps; prioritize portfolios and make investment decisions.
- Direct project management practices; oversee vendor selection, contracting, and performance management.
- Ensure service excellence by monitoring SLAs with providers and resolving escalations.
- Oversee business analysis activities; validate requirements gathered from internal departments.
- Approve technical requirement documents and solution designs.
- Guide design, development, testing, and release management; enforce secure coding and DevOps best practices.
- Set application design standards based on business needs and user experience principles.
- Review performance, quality, and user acceptance reports; drive continuous improvement.
- Manage application lifecycle, technical debt, and quality gates across teams.
- Define and monitor KPIs and data‑analysis metrics; use insights for decision‑making.
- Track project execution data; remove roadblocks and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
- Report periodically to stakeholders on progress, risks, and commitments; escalate issues when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent; master's is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years in applications/e‑services, including 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of modern delivery frameworks (Agile, Scrum, DevOps) and IT governance (e.g., ITIL).
- Proven leadership, people management, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to manage technical projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent project management abilities
- In-depth knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
- Proficiency in cybersecurity practices
- Ability to develop and implement IT strategies
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
- Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL)
- Ability to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
Job Details
Job Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role
Information Technology
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Management
Degree
Bachelor's degree
COE
Government Sector
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
500 employees or more
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