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No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

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About the Position:

The purpose of the role is to act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CFO and Management team on all Information Technology matters. To ensure an in-depth understanding of the business so as to devise and implement IT Strategies (aligned to Group IT Strategy) that supports robust business growth and transformational business change with secure, modern, and reliable IT services, and deliver significant business value for the Company.

Specifically, your key responsibilities are as follows:

Divisional and Group IT Strategy

• In liaison with the CFO and Group IT Head create an IT strategy (business target operating model, architecture blueprint, service strategy, etc.) for the Company and businesses to grow and optimise the business that is fully aligned with the Group IT Strategy and the Divisional business strategy.
• Manage the prioritization and implementation of the IT Strategy and report progress accordingly.
• Contribute to the development of the IT Strategy that supports the expansion, development, growth, and performance of the Company business.

Integration

• Drive the implementation of the integration of the IT team and infrastructure.

Demand Management and Business Optimisation

• Assist businesses to identify opportunities (opportunity analysis, operating model maturity analysis, audit reports, internal/external innovation, etc.) to improve/grow/expand their businesses and the maturity of operating models. Prioritise and validate opportunities against Group/Divisional IT Strategy. Implement and track benefit delivery in collaboration with EIT centralised teams and the Business.

System Management & Development Installation and Deployment

• Lead and integrate the delivery of the application team to deliver new solutions, maintain systems, and provide system support against agreed service levels. Lead a portfolio of multiple projects, managing resourcing, timelines, budgets, and quality of deliverables in conjunction with EIT team.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build a lean, skilled and fully engaged team. Develop a team in line with target competencies and build bench strength in team. Promote and fast-track your talent within AGTL. Prepare and manage budgets based on annual strategy review and planning cycle. Establish and manage relationships with key vendors. Build industry relationships to stay abreast with latest developments, innovation and [Vertical] business direction.

Governance

• Ensure governance structures are established to manage IT Projects and to manage demand at Executive Level. Ensure compliance with IT Policies, Security Standards and strengthen internal controls. Identify and manage key risks in business

About You:

Ideally, we are looking for the following job-specific skills:

• 10 years IT Experience, 3-5 Business experience; Minimum 3 years management experience
• Degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering/Science; Preferably Management Training (MBA, etc.)
• Experience in leading & Managing large scale transformation initiatives
• Functional: Solution Design and Architecture, Service Management, IT Quality Assurance, IT Project Management, IT Vendor Management, Business Process Design, ERP Implementation & Risk Management.

Ref: RB

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