IT Manager

About the job AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers, and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description We seek an experienced IT Manager to join our team in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry's best practice processes.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise IT staff members
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost-effectiveness for the IT department
• Manages and coordinates all IT-related matters including data, wireless communications, mobile technology, telephony, security, and computer hardware and software
• Trouble-shoots and solves problems related to hardware, software, and network problems
• Researches and recommends the acquisition of network hardware and software
• Monitors network utilization and performance, implements procedures for network optimization, reliability, and availability
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Build long-term relationships with outside vendors for IT-related products and services

Essential Skills:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in IT, computer science, information systems, or business management
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an IT Manager
• Team management experience
• Knowledge of issues such as programming languages, operating systems, legal compliance, cybersecurity, network administration, data analysis, and project management