Director of Technology

Relocation: Required for candidates currently outside KSA

We are looking for an experienced Director of Technology to join our leadership team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will work closely with the CTO to execute the organization’s technology strategy, drive digital transformation, and lead the development and delivery of scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience within the Financial Services and Banking sector
, combined with senior-level technology leadership experience.

This is a senior technology leadership position with responsibility across technology strategy, architecture, infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, technology operations, digital transformation, vendor management, and technology teams
.

• Support the CTO in developing and executing the overall technology strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential business and strategic impact.
• Partner with executive leadership, business units, and key stakeholders to understand technology requirements and deliver technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technology teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive digital transformation and technology innovation initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and manage technology budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost optimization.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and robust technology architectures.
• Ensure technology solutions align with business requirements, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, systems, data management, software development, and technology operations.
• Ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and data integrity across technology platforms.
• Establish and maintain effective cybersecurity, data protection, and technology risk management practices.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks and ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, partners, and service providers.
• Evaluate and select technology solutions and services that support business requirements.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to maintain the organization’s technology advantage.
• Lead large-scale technology programmes and initiatives, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
  , or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in senior technology management or a similar senior technology leadership position.
• Mandatory:
  Significant technology leadership experience within the Financial Services and/or Banking sector.
• Strong understanding of banking technology, financial services technology, and regulated environments
  .
• Proven experience leading technology strategy, IT infrastructure, software development, and systems architecture.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale technology transformation and digital transformation initiatives
  .
• Strong knowledge of:
• Cloud technologies
• Software development and delivery methodologies
• IT infrastructure and operations
• Systems architecture
• Service management
• Cybersecurity and information security
• Data management
• Proven experience managing technology budgets and resources.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into practical technology…