About the Role / About the Job
The SVP Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the IT function, ensuring that technology initiatives, infrastructure, and services effectively support the company's strategic priorities and business objectives. This role drives the formulation and execution of IT strategies, optimizes budgets, and ensures robust cybersecurity, data governance, and disaster recovery measures. The SVP Technology oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of IT services, infrastructure, and enterprise systems, leveraging emerging technologies, automation, and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership, the CITO fosters innovation, builds strategic vendor partnerships, and ensures IT alignment with evolving business needs. The role also emphasizes talent development, Emiratization, and embedding best-practice frameworks to position the company at the forefront of technological advancement in the oil and gas sector.
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Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight for the IT function, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Formulate and execute IT strategies while optimizing departmental budgets.
- Ensure robust cybersecurity, data governance, and disaster recovery plans are in place.
- Oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of IT services and infrastructure.
- Leverage emerging technologies and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology-related trends and innovations.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors and service providers.
- Focus on talent development initiatives and Emiratization efforts within the IT function.
- Embed best-practice frameworks and processes to ensure high performance and innovation in IT services.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an executive technology leadership role within a relevant industry, preferably in oil and gas.
- Strong understanding of technology trends, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and budgeting skills.
- Experience in managing large-scale IT projects and operational enhancements.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on talent development and teamwork.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise and engage with senior leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Support for Emiratization and talent development initiatives.
- A progressive work culture that emphasizes innovation and excellence.
Contract and Travel Details
- This role may require occasional travel for meetings and project oversight within the UAE.
- Full-time contract with potential for performance reviews and renewals based on organizational needs.
