IT Manager
Job in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Dormont Manufacturing Co
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager, IT Business Analyst, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Purpose
Responsible for defining and executing the enterprise-wide technology and digital transformation strategy to enable business growth, operational excellence, innovation, cyber resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
The role integrates IT, digital platforms, data, automation, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies into a coherent transformation agenda aligned with corporate strategy, value creation, and shareholder expectations.
Key Accountabilities1. Enterprise Technology & Digital Strategy
- Define and own the 3–5-year Technology & Digital Transformation Roadmap aligned with corporate and business strategies.
- Translate business objectives into scalable digital platforms, architectures, and capability roadmaps.
- Lead modernization of legacy systems and transition to cloud, data-driven, and AI enabled operating models.
- Drive end-to-end digital transformation across core value chains (manufacturing, supply chain, sales, customer experience, finance, HR, governance).
- Establish innovation frameworks, digital labs, and partnerships with technology providers, startups, and universities.
- Sponsor automation, Industry 4.0, IoT, advanced analytics, and smart operations initiatives.
- Own enterprise architecture, applications landscape, infrastructure, cloud strategy, and integration platforms.
- Ensure interoperability, scalability, performance, and business continuity across all systems.
- Lead ERP, CRM, WMS, MES, PLM, BI, and core platform strategy and governance.
- Establish and oversee enterprise cybersecurity, data privacy, and resilience frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and IPO-readiness requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, PDPL, SOX-ITGC, CMA/SEC expectations).
- Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis response readiness.
- Build a unified data strategy (governance, quality, master data, analytics, AI/ML, decision intelligence).
- Enable real-time executive dashboards, predictive analytics, and AI-driven decision support.
- Ensure ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI and advanced analytics.
- Chair the Technology Investment Committee and Digital Portfolio Review.
- Prioritize initiatives based on business value, ROI, risk, and strategic alignment.
- Manage technology budgets, vendors, contracts, and sourcing strategies.
- Build and lead a high-performing technology and digital organization (IT, Digital, Data, Cyber, PMO, Architecture).
- Develop future-ready digital skills, leadership pipelines, and succession plans.
- Embed agile, product-oriented, and value-delivery operating models.
- Act as strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on technology trends, digital risks, and competitive disruption.
- Present digital transformation progress, investment cases, and risk dashboards to the Board and Audit/Risk Committees.
- Group Digital & Technology Strategy and 3-year Roadmap.
- Enterprise Architecture Blueprint.
- Cybersecurity & Data Governance Framework.
- Digital Transformation Portfolio (business cases, ROI, milestones).
- Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory Program.
- AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement Program.
- IT Operating Model & Talent Strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
- Professional certifications (CIO, TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Cloud Architect) are an advantage.
- 10–15 years of progressive leadership in Technology, Digital Transformation, or IT.
- Demonstrated leadership of large-scale ERP, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation programs.
- Experience in regulated, IPO-ready, or publicly listed environments preferred.
- Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or complex multi-business groups is a strong advantage.
1. Strategic
- Enterprise digital strategy.
- Technology-enabled business transformation.
- Board-level governance and risk oversight.
- Visionary, change-driven, and execution-oriented.
- Ability to align business, technology, and culture.
- Strong stakeholder influence at CEO and Board level.
- Cloud, cybersecurity, data platforms, AI, ERP, Industry 4.0.
- Enterprise architecture and integration.
- Digital operating models and agile delivery.
- High integrity and governance mindset.
- Commercial and value-creation orientation.
- Systems thinker with strong execution discipline.
- Change leader with the ability to mobilize large organizations.
- Any nationality - Bilingual is preferred.
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