Manager Digital Strategy

united arab emirates

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Full time

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On site

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Deadline: 27/10/2023

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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering? Are you an innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions? If yes, read more and apply today!

Our client

Our client is providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai. They have been high on the government’s agenda, which is evident from its initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother. Our client is responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads & traffic in the United Arab Emirates.

Job Purpose

Manage, supervise, plan and monitor technology strategy and project governance practices in close collaboration with the strategic planning department and technology departments to implement technology roadmap in line with Dubai Government vision and direction, business needs, and customer expectations

Key Results Accountabilities

Manage Portfolio: Defines technology portfolio roadmap and engages with senior managers to ensure the portfolio will deliver the agreed business objectives. Consolidates portfolio performance reports and Identifies issues with portfolio structure, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized. Notifies projects / program / change initiatives of issues and recommends and monitors corrective action

Manage Risk: Carries out risk assessment within the strategy & project governance section, uses consistent processes for identifying potential risk events, quantifying and documenting the probability of occurrence and the impact and coordinates the development of countermeasures and contingency plans

Manage Suppliers: Leads supplier selection, RfP tendering, and procurement of data management systems. Oversees and measures the fulfilment of suppliers’ contractual obligations during development stages. Uses key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and challenge supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.
Enterprise Architect: Manages the creation and review of enterprise architecture strategy that meets the strategic requirements. Manages the development of enterprise-wide architecture and processes that ensure that the strategic application of change is embedded in the technology management. Manages the definition of modelling standards and quality targets for and has continuing responsibility for maintaining and improving enterprise architecture models

Innovation: Manages provision of consultancy services and makes effective proposals for the investment of funds in research projects and supervises the work of a research function. Initiates investigation and development of innovativemethods of exploiting IT assets, to the benefit of the organisation. Manages the analysis of business processes; identification of alternative solutions and assessment of feasibilities

Manage Programs and Projects: Is responsible for establishing, and operating project management office (PMO) and the allocation of sufficient resources to improve PMO policies and procedures and monitor technology projects to ensure effective execution of projects

Manage Budgets & Costs: Sets, negotiates, agrees and manages all financial

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from a recognized university

Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.

Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.

7 years of experience in similar field
Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications.
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Excellent strategy and project governance skills to develop and direct consultants, PMO officers and enterprise architects

Knowledge on latest developments and trends in the area of data management such as DAMA
Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.

Ability to initiate and direct strategy and governance projects in support of strategic and operational goals
Knowledge in strategy practices such as Balance Score Card (BSC), PESTEL, SWOT, enterprise architecture standards such as TOGAF, and Project / Portfolio management practices

Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

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