Head of IT Solutions and Quality Job Jeddah area,Saudi Arabia,IT/Tech

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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)

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