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IT Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Mfaheem Al Emar for Trading and Contracting Company
Title: IT Manager
Company: Mfaheem Al Emar for Trading and Contracting Company
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The IT Manager is responsible for leading the company’s technological direction in alignment with its strategic objectives and the specific needs of the contracting and construction sector, with a focus on supporting field operations and construction projects while ensuring the efficiency of digital systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads the strategic planning for information technology and participates in setting general policies and the company’s digital roadmap.
- Analyzes business technical needs, keeps pace with technological developments, and adopts appropriate solutions for the construction environment and project sites.
- Manages the financial planning for the IT department, including preparing the annual budget, forecasting needs, controlling costs, and monitoring both operating and capital expenditures.
- Leads the IT team by setting goals, monitoring performance, developing competencies, and building an effective and secure work environment both in offices and on sites.
- Oversees the implementation of technical projects in coordination with various departments such as Project Management, Procurement, Warehousing, and Data Centers.
- Establishes and applies technical infrastructure standards at project sites to ensure service quality and business continuity.
- Manages local and cloud networks, oversees technical support operations, problem resolution, and system testing.
- Implements cybersecurity and information protection policies, ensuring compliance with privacy standards and data integrity.
- Manages ERP systems, websites, email, and all operational systems, and oversees their development, updates, and user training.
- Possesses advanced experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, leading process improvements and system integration with business needs.
- Ensures business continuity through managing technical incidents, contingency plans, disaster recovery, backup, and data restoration.
- Manages IT assets including servers, networks, software licenses, and communication systems.
- Oversees communication systems (e.g., PABX) and call data analysis to ensure performance optimization and resolve operational issues.
- Protects the company’s digital assets such as project data, CAD/BIM drawings, and contracts by applying best practices in security, backup, and operational continuity.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Information Technology (IT)
- Computer Science
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Preferred:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master’s degree in Information Systems / Digital Transformation
Work Experience:
- 8 to 15 years of experience in information technology, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role (IT Manager / IT Director).
- Experience in:
- Contracting, construction, or major project environments.
- Managing multiple work sites.
- Proven experience with ERP systems (especially Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Technical Certifications:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Functional Consultant or equivalent.
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900); Azure Administrator (AZ-104) preferred.
- ITIL 4 Foundation for IT service management.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent in cybersecurity.
- CISSP or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor (preferred for information security).
- CCNA or equivalent in networking; CCNP preferred for advanced level.
- PMP or equivalent in project management.
Technical & Professional Knowledge:
- Experience with engineering project management systems such as BIM, CAD, and construction project management systems.
- Knowledge of managing technical infrastructure at sites and connecting it to headquarters and data centers.
- Good understanding of integrating technical systems with project operations, procurement, and warehousing.
- High leadership skills in managing IT teams and developing competencies.
- Ability to manage IT budgets (CapEx and OpEx) and control costs.
- Skills in risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning (DRP/BCP).