Head Of IT Managed Services
Michael Page
United Arab Emirates
29th July 2025
2507-2544-87
Job Description
- Greenfield opportunity. build the entire managed services function.
- Join a prestigious, newly established government entity.
A newly formed Abu Dhabi government entity that will be structured with the pace, agility, and ambition of a sovereign wealth fund.
Job Description
- Define and deliver the end-to-end managed services framework for the organisation.
- Oversee the full setup of networking, identity management, and IT infrastructure.
- Lead the RFP and vendor selection process for all major IT services.
- Establish operational processes, governance structures, and performance metrics (SLAs/OLAs).
- Act as the primary point of contact for all managed service operations and vendor relationships.
- Ensure service delivery is secure, scalable, and aligned to business priorities from day one.
- 10+ years experience in IT infrastructure, managed services, or technology operations.
- Deep understanding of managed service delivery models, including RFP creation, vendor onboarding, deployment, and performance management.
- Expertise in core enterprise technologies such as networking, identity and access management, cloud, and security.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously and build service frameworks from scratch.
This is a foundational role offering the chance to define and lead IT operations from inception, within a high-impact national initiative.
Contact: James Jefferson
Quote job ref: JN-072025-6799108
Job Details
| Role Level: | Executive-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Information Technology (IT) |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
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About the Company
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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