Senior Director, Digital & Technology Services : UAE National

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
This role will lead a major Digital & Technology Services business, overseeing a broad portfolio of technology capabilities and services.The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic direction, business performance, service excellence, and leadership of a senior management team, while driving growth and strengthening the organisation's market position.
  • Lead a major digital & technology services business
  • UAE National with senior technology leadership experience

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Abu Dhabi-based organisation with a strong track record of growth, innovation, and operational excellence. The organisation is recognised for its collaborative culture, ambitious outlook, and ongoing investment in strategic capabilities and future opportunities.

Job Description

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for a large-scale Digital & Technology Services business with responsibility for performance, growth, and service excellence
  • Lead and develop a senior leadership team overseeing multiple technology disciplines and specialist functions
  • Define and execute the long-term strategy for the technology services portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
  • Drive service quality, operational effectiveness, governance, and continuous improvement across the business
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, strategic partners, and key clients
  • Identify opportunities to expand capabilities, introduce new services, and support sustainable business growth
  • Partner closely with the executive leadership team on business planning, strategic initiatives, and organisational priorities

The Successful Applicant

  • UAE National with significant senior leadership experience within technology, digital, or technology services environments
  • Proven track record leading large and complex technology organisations through senior managers and functional leaders
  • Broad leadership experience across technology disciplines such as enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, AI, digital platforms, or technology operations
  • Strong commercial and strategic capability, with experience driving organisational performance and growth
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders, leadership teams, and external partners
  • Executive presence combined with a hands-on leadership style and a passion for building high-performing teams

What's on Offer

  • Leadership of a major Digital & Technology Services business
  • Broad ownership across multiple technology functions
  • Opportunity to drive growth and long-term business performance
  • Strategic leadership role with significant organisational impact
  • Leadership of an established and experienced management team
Contact
Ian Pollington
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082120

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Executive Search
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Where
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ian Pollington
Job reference
JN-082026-7082120