IT Manager ​/ IT Lead | Olive Arabia

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IT Manager / IT Lead | Olive Arabia | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Olive Arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Full-Time

Minimum 5 Years

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and interview assessment

Mid to Senior Management

Olive Arabia is seeking an experienced IT Manager / IT Lead to oversee and drive the organization’s technology operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives. This leadership position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and strategic alignment of IT services while supporting business growth through innovative technology solutions and operational excellence.

As the IT Manager / IT Lead, you will be responsible for managing the company’s entire IT ecosystem, including infrastructure, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, technical support, and business-critical applications. You will work closely with executive leadership to develop and execute technology strategies that support organizational objectives while ensuring system availability, security, and scalability. The role requires a strong blend of hands‑on technical expertise and leadership capability, with responsibility for vendor management, project delivery, IT budgeting, and team development.

You will play a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and implementing best practices across IT governance and security. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive technology leader who can bridge business needs with effective and sustainable technology solutions.

• Lead and manage the organization’s overall IT operations, infrastructure, systems, and technical services.
• Develop and implement IT strategies, policies, standards, and operational procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and maintain enterprise networks, servers, hardware, software platforms, cloud environments, and end‑user systems.
• Ensure the availability, performance, reliability, and security of business-critical IT services.
• Oversee cybersecurity initiatives, data protection mechanisms, access controls, and risk management programs.
• Manage IT support services and ensure the timely resolution of incidents, service requests, and technical issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with IT vendors, technology partners, service providers, and consultants.
• Manage software licensing, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and technology contracts.
• Identify opportunities for infrastructure optimization, process automation, and digital transformation.
• Plan, execute, and monitor IT projects while managing budgets, resources, and procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IT team members while ensuring adherence to service standards and performance objectives.
• Maintain accurate IT documentation, asset inventories, system records, and configuration management databases.
• Monitor infrastructure and security performance and prepare management reports and operational KPIs.
• Provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations regarding technology investments and innovation opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Information Technology environments.
• Proven leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience within IT operations or infrastructure teams.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, servers, virtualization, and systems administration.
• Experience managing cloud-based environments and modern technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security controls, and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of data protection, backup solutions, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Experience managing IT vendors, contracts, licensing agreements, and technology procurement processes.
• Proven experience…