We are an international luxury real estate developer committed to redefining the art of living by building sustainable communities. Headquartered in Dubai, arguably the luxury capital of the new world, Sobha Realty brings you an exquisite and rare collection of coveted real estate at the most sought-after locations in the world, offering unmatched experiences for those who seek the finest, including an eclectic gathering of royalty and modern-day czars. We have established our presence all over the world with developments and investments in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Brunei, and India.
Head of IT Strategy is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the information technology strategy within an organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Developing IT Strategy: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive IT strategies and initiatives aligned with the organisation’s overall objectives and business needs
- Technology Assessment and Planning: Assess emerging technologies and trends to determine their potential impact on the organisation and incorporate them into the IT strategy as appropriate.
- Budgeting and Portfolio Management: Develop IT budgets together with functional heads, monitor and govern budget utilisation, as well as the overall IT program portfolio.
- Enterprise Architecture Development: Lead the development and maintenance of the organisation’s IT enterprise architecture, ensuring that it aligns with business objectives and supports strategic initiatives.
- Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to leverage technology innovation to drive business value, proposing new ideas and initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. Lead the development of proof-of-concept projects to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of new technologies or approaches before full-scale implementation.
- Governance and Compliance: Collaborate with the functional heads to establish and enforce IT governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Ensure standards, guidelines, and best practices for IT are established and followed.
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of IT strategies and initiatives, regularly monitoring performance and making adjustments as necessary.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation, including executives, department heads, and IT staff, to gain buy-in and support for IT strategies and initiatives.
- Change Management: Lead change management efforts related to IT initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
- Communication: Effectively communicate IT strategies, priorities, and progress to executive leadership, senior management and other stakeholders.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (BE/B. Tech) in computer science, information systems, or a similar field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience is required in IT strategies.
Skills:
- Ability to develop and execute IT strategies aligned with business goals
- Experience in leading enterprise-wide IT initiatives and driving strategic change
- Proficiency in evaluating emerging technologies and trends
- Skill in incorporating new technologies into the IT strategy
- Skill in defining and monitoring metrics and KPIs for IT initiatives
- Experience in evaluating and improving IT performance
- Strong communication skills to articulate IT strategies, priorities, and progress to various stakeholders