Job Description
The CIO manages the implementation of the useful technology in the Group to increase information accessibility and integrated systems management. Typically, a CIO is involved with driving the analysis and re-engineering of existing business processes, identifying and developing the capability to use new tools, reshaping the enterprise's physical infrastructure and network access, and identifying and exploiting the enterprise's knowledge resources.
. Responsibility:
• To be the lead senior officer responsible for ICT strategy and delivery across the Group.
• Establish and promote the vision for ICT to support transformation and innovation in the Group; Lead the development of Al Gihaz ICT strategy and budget and ensure the strategy supports Al Gihaz business objectives including ongoing development in response to the fast-changing business environment.
• Provide technological guidance within an organization.
• Responsible for the technological direction of a company. Proposes budgets for programs and projects, purchases and upgrades equipment, supervises computer specialists and IT workers, and presides over IT-related projects.
• Supervise information system and communications network.
• Design, establish, and maintain a network infrastructure for local and wide area connectivity and remote access.
• Consult with administration, department managers, and manufacturing representatives to exchange information, present new approaches, and to discuss equipment/system changes.
• Participate in vendor contract negotiations for all new computer equipment and software purchased for the corporation.
• Create a cost-benefit analysis as well as supporting a detailed definition of data requirements and departmental workflows.
• Oversee Internet and computer operations.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the information technology department including directing staff, who support administrative computing, networking, user services, telecommunications and other information technology functions.
• Assess and anticipate technology projects and recommend appropriate action and resources.
• Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for the information technology department.
• Propose hardware/software solutions to accomplish the company's business objectives.
• Identify user needs and resolve problems.
Job Specification
First degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, Postgraduate degree or MBA with ICT focus will be an important addition.
• Relevant Certifications in ICT and Project Management related field.
• Not less than 15 years experience in ICT in big size organizations with multiple business portfolios and diversified business activities.
• Strong leadership, Organization skills and experience in leading extensive work teams.
• Strong track record in delivering projects related to ICT and demonstration of strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management to include an in-depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in multi business environment featuring contracting, trading, services and manufacturing with strong exposure to business process analysis and redesign.
• Knowledge of systems design and development process, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation and operational management