# IT Manager — Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani & Sons (AHQ Group)

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/491-it-manager
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 19,600 to 34,300 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2025-06-30
Apply: https://ahq-qahtani.odoo.com/jobs/detail/it-manager-491

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## Description

Hiring company: AHQ - Construction and Building Division

Job Summary:
The IT Manager is responsible for
leading, managing, and continuously improving the Group's information
technology infrastructure and business systems across all companies.
This role ensures that IT services, security, and business system development
are aligned with the operational and strategic needs of a diversified family
business group.
Key Responsibilities:
IT Operations Management
Manage and maintain the IT infrastructure
including servers, networks, hardware, and software across all locations.
Supervise day-to-day IT support to ensure
operational uptime for offices, manufacturing sites, warehouses, and
remote locations.
Lead the management of cloud systems, email
services, VPNs, data backup, disaster recovery, and system upgrades
.
Information Systems Development
Lead the development, customization, and
maintenance of internal business systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM, payroll systems,
etc.).
Work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and
other departments to automate processes, enhance workflows, and deliver
customized digital solutions.
Manage integration projects between different
platforms and third-party systems.
Business Partnership
Act as a strategic partner to other departments
to understand business needs and propose IT solutions that drive
efficiency and growth.
Lead IT participation in business transformation
projects (e.g., system migrations, ERP upgrades, digital initiatives).
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Develop and implement group-wide cybersecurity
strategies to protect company data and systems.
Ensure compliance with data protection
regulations (local labor laws, VAT compliance, privacy laws, etc.).
Conduct regular security assessments, risk
management, and user awareness trainings.
Vendor & Contract Management
Manage relationships with IT service providers,
system integrators, software vendors, and consultants.
Review, negotiate, and control IT and ISD-related
contracts to ensure value-for-money procurement.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Prepare and manage the IT & ISD annual
budget.
Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective
management of IT resources.
Project Management
Lead IT and systems projects from initiation to
completion (requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, and
change management).
Ensure timely delivery of IT projects within
scope and budget.
Team Management
Supervise and develop the IT team (support
engineers, developers, database administrators, etc.).
Provide coaching, performance management, and
skills development for team members.
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor's degree in
Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related
field.
·
7+ years of IT experience,
with at least 3+ years in IT management and systems development roles.
·
Proven experience with ERP
systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), HR systems (e.g.,
SuccessFactors, Workday), and/or custom business applications.
·
Strong knowledge of
networking, cybersecurity, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and Microsoft
technologies (O365, SharePoint, etc.).
·
Familiarity with
family-owned or multi-company business environments is a strong advantage.
·
PMP or ITIL certification
(preferred).
Key Competencies:
·
Strategic and operational thinking
·
Project management and execution
·
Business analysis and process improvement
·
Cybersecurity and data protection leadership
·
Vendor negotiation and contract management
·
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
·
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
·
Change management and digital adoption leadership
· Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency preferer.

## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 7+ years of IT experience, with at least 3+ years in IT management and systems development roles. Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday), and/or custom business applications. Strong knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and Microsoft technologies (O365, SharePoint, etc.). Familiarity with family-owned or multi-company business environments is a strong advantage. PMP or ITIL certification (preferred).

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