Information Technology Manager

A large and well-established company operating in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is seeking an experienced IT Manager to join its team in Riyadh. This is a key leadership role for an IT professional who can combine strong technical expertise with business understanding, operational excellence, and the ability to support the company’s growth and digital transformation.

• Lead and manage the company’s overall IT operations, infrastructure, systems, and technology services.
• Develop and implement IT strategies, policies, procedures, and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure the reliability, security, availability, and performance of IT infrastructure, networks, servers, systems, and business applications.
• Oversee ERP systems and other key business applications and ensure effective integration across departments.
• Manage cybersecurity, access controls, data protection, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Lead IT projects, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage IT vendors, service providers, contracts, licenses, and technology-related budgets.
• Ensure effective technical support and timely resolution of IT issues across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and technology solutions.
• Establish and monitor IT performance standards, service levels, security controls, and best practices.
• Support the technology requirements of offices, warehouses, production facilities, and other business locations.
• Work closely with senior management and department heads to understand business requirements and recommend appropriate technology solutions.
• Lead, develop, and enhance the performance of the IT team.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive IT experience, including proven experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in Food & Beverage, FMCG, Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, or other fast-paced multi-site businesses.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, business applications, and IT operations.
• Solid experience with ERP systems and enterprise business applications.
• Proven experience managing IT projects, system implementations, integrations, and technology vendors.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.
• Strong business and commercial understanding with the ability to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft, Cisco, or other relevant IT certifications are considered an advantage.