IT Manager | UAE

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As an IT Director, you will be responsible for leading the company’s overall information technology strategy, systems, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT support for corporate functions and project operations.

• Lead and manage the overall IT strategy, governance, and operations across head office and project sites.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise systems including ERP, finance, HR, document management, project controls, and collaboration platforms.
• Ensure reliable IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud platforms, and connectivity across offices and remote construction sites.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, data protection standards, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Align IT systems and digital solutions with construction project requirements, operational needs, and business objectives.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives such as BIM system integration, mobile field applications, data analytics, and automation solutions.
• Coordinate closely with executive management, project teams, finance, HR, procurement, and operations to ensure IT solutions support business performance.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement of hardware and software, vendor selection, contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal IT team, ensuring high performance and timely support.
• Review and approve technical designs, system architectures, upgrades, and integrations.
• Provide IT support during project execution phases, including site setup, system rollouts, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and international IT standards and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve efficiency, security, and scalability.

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (mandatory); Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• 12 to 15 years of progressive IT experience, including enterprise systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior IT leadership or IT Director / IT Manager role.
• Proven experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based organizations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, cloud technologies, network architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and systems integration.
• Experience managing IT operations across multiple locations and project sites.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or cloud certifications are an advantage.
• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.