IT Director

Confidential Company  Kuwait - Kuwait  Date Posted: 2025/12/09   Login to Apply

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

  • Develop and execute the company’s IT strategy in alignment with business goals.

  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance business performance and innovation.

  • Lead IT governance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

  • Oversee the daily performance of IT systems, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.

  • Manage cloud services, networks, hardware, software, and enterprise applications.

  • Ensure data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and routinely tested.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Establish and enforce cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and best practices.

  • Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, threats, and security incidents.

  • Coordinate with external auditors and stakeholders to maintain compliance (ISO, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc., if applicable).

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.

  • Oversee third-party contracts, licensing agreements, and vendor relationships.

  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

Project Management & Digital Transformation

  • Plan, prioritize, and manage major IT projects, such as ERP implementation, system upgrades, or software integration.

  • Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience.

  • Evaluate and optimize IT workflows, processes, and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

  • 8–12+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.

  • Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, and enterprise systems.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of networking, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), virtualization, and cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Experience with IT service management tools (ITIL certification is a plus).

  • Experience managing ERP, CRM, database systems, or SaaS platforms.

Leadership Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking, analytical mindset, and strong decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams and drive organizational change.

Required Skills
  • Information Technology
  • Leadership Development
  • Network and Infrastructure Administrator
Job Details
  • Location Kuwait - Kuwait
  • Industry Information & Communication Technologies
  • Job Type Full-Time
  • Degree Bachelor
  • Experience 10 - 15
  • Nationality Unspecified
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