ICT Program Head

Position Objectives:

• Lead strategic consulting engagements, driving IT transformation initiatives across multiple sectors.
• Focusing on formulating enterprise-wide IT strategies, ICT master plans, and digital transformation roadmaps aligned.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery, ensuring adherence to best practices in Agile, DevOps, PMP, PRINCE2, and hybrid methodologies.
• Executive-level guidance on enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and technology modernization.
• Strong stakeholder management to ensure successful execution of large-scale ICT programs.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale ICT consulting programs, ensuring alignment with organizational and its strategies.
• Develop comprehensive IT strategies, Enterprise Architecture frameworks, and ICT master plans for diverse industry sectors.
• Design and implement digital transformation roadmaps, covering cloud adoption, data management, security, and application modernization.
• Provide governance, quality assurance, and delivery oversight across multiple concurrent ICT initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams, external vendors, and technology partners to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Apply Agile, DevOps, PMP, PRINCE2, and hybrid delivery models based on project needs.
• Conduct technology assessments, gap analyses, and readiness evaluations to support transformation initiatives.
• Lead C-level engagements, presenting recommendations, business cases, and progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Monitor project KPIs, risks, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful program execution.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and recommending adoption strategies.
• Contribute to new business development through proposal creation, solution design, and presentations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 13+ years in ICT consulting, program management, and digital transformation.
• Proven expertise in IT strategy development, Enterprise Architecture, and ICT master planning.
• Strong experience leading large-scale ICT projects using Agile, DevOps, PMP, PRINCE2, and hybrid methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Solid background in cloud technologies, data platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
• Excellent communication, executive reporting, and engagement skills.
• Excellent command of English, with Arabic proficiency considered an added advantage.