Overview
Head of Operations & Service Delivery Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Quantum Talent Group
Title: Head of Operations & Service Delivery
Company: Quantum Talent Group
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We're looking for a Head of Operations & Service Delivery for a customer in Abu Dhabi.
📍 Location: UAE (On-site)
We're partnering with a leading organization to hire an experienced Head of Operations & Service Delivery to lead enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT service delivery.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical IT services while driving operational excellence across Infrastructure, Security, and Service Delivery functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall IT Operations & Service Delivery strategy, aligning technology operations with business objectives.
- Oversee enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, and cybersecurity operations.
- Drive ITSM/ITIL best practices across Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Management.
- Define and improve operational KPIs and SLAs to deliver exceptional end-user support.
- Lead and mentor Infrastructure, Security, and Service Delivery teams.
- Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.
- Manage strategic technology vendors and outsourced service providers.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Drive automation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in IT Operations and Service Delivery.
- 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise technology teams.
- Strong expertise across Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking, Cybersecurity, and IT Service Management.
- Excellent knowledge of ITIL/ITSM frameworks (ITIL certification is highly desirable).
- Experience leading large-scale IT operations in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong commercial, financial, stakeholder, and vendor management skills.
- A proven track record of improving operational performance and leading high-performing teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience within maritime, oil & gas, logistics, or other operational technology (OT) environments
- Experience managing outsourced IT services, including SOC or managed service providers.
If you're an accomplished IT operations leader with a passion for building resilient technology environments and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you