• Contributes to company strategy and direction by inputting into and actualizing corporate objectives through setting and implementing Information Technology and processes that facilitates and enhances internal communications, reporting and high productivity.

• Formulate, oversee design & maintenance and recommend/audit IT infrastructure architecture, standards, and software systems that allow company to capitalize on captive knowledge, increase efficiency and respond promptly to market and future growth needs.

• Formulate, gain agreement to, monitor and control IT department's operational and investment budget ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of resources, the minimization of cost and the availability of needed resource as and when required.

• Formulate, develop and continually review Information Technology policies and procedures, monitoring compliance and ensuring consistency in approach to IT related matters and that staff are aware and understand the extent and application of those to their own work areas.

• Manage the IT team, providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement to achieve high performance standards and staff pride in the execution of IT tasks and responsibilities ensuring continuous monitoring and appraisal of performance and the provision of guidance and expertise as required.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer & Communications Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.

• 10 - 12 years experience in area of IT development with at least 4 - 5 years in a managerial role.

• A developed network of contacts within IT industry.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Effective communication and presentation skill.

• Excellent planning, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Financial management skills.

• Extensive knowledge of internal processes, standards, policies and procedures.

• Developed giving and receiving feedback skills.

• Developed planning skills.

• Priority for Saudis.