Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting role as a senior IT executive with an international companyMust have experience in strategic planning and IT governance frameworksAbout Our ClientA well-establish global brand in the financial services sector.Job DescriptionManages IT strategy and aligns with enterprise goals, oversees strategic plan development, business planning and ensures RFPs meet required quality and strategic standardsDrives the improvement of IT governance frameworks, manages IT budgets, benchmarks IT investments, oversees risk / compliance management and leads on vendor managementCollaborates on data governance frameworks, ensures regulatory compliance and manages IT ESG initiatives as the single point of contact for the organisationLeads the transition from a process optimised to a service optimised IT model, implements continuous improvement programs and maintains IT policiesDevelops robust reporting mechanisms for IT performance and assumes full CIDO responsibilities as requiredThe Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in IT or related field, Masters highly preferredMinimum of 15 years operational experience working in IT, with at least 5 years experience in IT leadership positions managing cross-functional project teamsAn expert in IT strategic planning, with extensive exposure to IT governance formulation, budget planning and organisational change managementProven ability to increase operational efficiency and service delivery across multiple business unitsExceptional communication and inter-personal skills that you leverage to influence senior internal and external stakeholdersWhat's on OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryOpportunity to work as second in command and "step-up" to represent leadership as and when required ContactChristopher DaviesQuote job refJN-092024-6536154Job summarySectorTechnologySubsectorSenior IT ManagementIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationBahrainContract typePermanentConsultant nameChristopher DaviesJob referenceJN-092024-6536154