Head of IT Strategy & Governance - Dubai Based

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.

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).