Technology Integration & Business Enablement Lead - Automotive | Corporate Services | GTDP

Technology Integration & Business Enablement Lead – Automotive | Corporate Services | GTDP

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity;
Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of

The Role:

• The Technology Integration & Business Enablement Lead is responsible for leading the technology enablement of new business developments and market expansions within Al-Futtaim Automotive. This role ensures all new dealerships, brands, or acquisitions are supported by robust technology foundations aligning with business objectives and GTDP's target architecture. The role requires a strategic focus on standardization and scalability across the organization, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with security standards.

• Support Al-Futtaim Automotive's growth strategy through technology enablement of new business developments and M&As.
• Provide end-to-end accountability for technology rollout across all functions for establishing new dealerships, brands, and markets.
• Act as the primary technology interface for business development initiatives, ensuring alignment with the target technology landscape.
• Ensure new business cases and expansion plans include complete technology rollout plans integrated into business plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with Brand Managing Directors, Business Development teams, and GTDP delivery to ensure secure and compliant technology enablement.

• Drive the rollout of the standard Automotive technology stack across all existing businesses as a strategic enabler of operational efficiency.
• Propose and establish new procedures for cross-functional coordination to ensure repeatable and efficient delivery.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior business and IT leadership.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, aligning diverse technical and business teams.
• Strategic mindset with focus on standardization, reusability, and long-term operational efficiency.

What Qualifies You For

The Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Systems.
• 8-12 years of experience in IT delivery, business technology integration, or enterprise transformation within large, multi-brand organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of Automotive Retail and Distribution operations, including dealership processes.
• Experience in project and portfolio management across multiple technology domains, including ERP, infrastructure, and digital platforms.
• Proven track record in leading technology enablement for business or market expansions, ideally within the Automotive sector.
• Experience in M&A due diligence and post-merger integration sections.