Overview

Head of IT Solutions and Quality Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Michael Page International (UAE)

Overview

  • Lead the IT Solutions and Quality department
  • Contribute to the growth of the organisation through Technology

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Financial Services organisation in Jeddah.

Job Description

The Head of IT Solutions and Quality will be responsible for:

  • Managing budgets for the IT Solutions and Quality department
  • Translating business needs into system requirements and developing/delivering/implementing solutions successfully
  • Reviewing upgrade plans to ensure alignment with current and future business goals
  • Ensuring solution delivery is on time and within budget
  • Overseeing vendor activities during system implementation and delivery
  • Leading negotiations for software licenses, services and maintenance contracts
  • Leading and developing department staff through training, performance tracking and mentorship
  • Coordinating with other department heads to keep change initiatives on track and within scope
  • Ensuring compliance with SDLC best practices across development teams
  • Systems Quality Assurance and UAT
  • Maximise system availability and performance through proactive management
  • Overseeing end-to-end system upgrades, product setups and production readiness

The Successful Applicant

The Head of IT Solutions and Quality will be/have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields of study
  • 8+ years of experience in solutions development and quality assurance within the Banking/Financial Services sector
  • Excellent leadership skills; previously led solutions development teams
  • Strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of crisis management and disaster recovery
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, and interact with various technical/non-technical stakeholders
  • Based in/willing to relocate to Jeddah
  • A Saudi national (strongly preferred)

What’s on Offer

The salary for the Head of IT Solutions and Quality role will be based on experience.

Title: Head of IT Solutions and Quality

Company: Michael Page International (UAE)

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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