Head Of IT Strategy And Governance - Dubai Based
Talentmate
United Arab Emirates
16th September 2025
2509-2544-271
Job Description
- Strategic leadership role driving IT transformation and governance
- Ideal for candidates with deep SAP transformation experience
A well established organisation undergoing a major IT transformation. IT organisation is being redesigned to align with future business needs. It is a critical leadership position with visibility across the C suite.
Job Description
- Define and execute the enterprise wide IT strategy, ensuring alignment with transformation goals.
- Lead Enterprise Architecture maturity and governance across platforms (SAP, Salesforce, cloud, infrastructure, and data/AI).
- Oversee PMO, performance management, and delivery tracking across all IT initiatives.
- Drive vendor governance, sourcing strategy, and partner performance while reducing reliance on external partners.
- Lead IT financial control and ensure strict budget adherence.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across divisions.
- Champion governance forums and structures, ensuring technology decisions support business outcomes.
- Provide leadership presence at C-suite level.
- Over 15 years of senior IT leadership experience in large, multi business organisations (conglomerates, diversified groups, or multi division enterprises).
- Proven track record leading enterprise wide ERP/cloud transformation (SAP highly advantageous), including strategy alignment, governance, and performance management.
- Demonstrated leadership across Enterprise Architecture, PMO, vendor management, and IT financial control.
- Experience managing large IT portfolios and budgets in complex, multi business environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Gravitas, delivery focus, and cultural fit to operate at C-suite level.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Masters preferred).
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of the technology organisation, build critical governance structures, and play a pivotal role in ensuring transformation success.
Contact: Ruwise Sheriff
Quote job ref: JN-092025-6833869
Job Details
| Role Level: | Executive-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Information Technology (IT) |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
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