Qiddiya Investment Company
Senior Specialist - IT Strategy and Planning
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 6 months ago
- Salary
- AED 22k–34k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a diligent and strategic individual to join our team as a Senior Specialist - IT Strategy and Planning. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of IT strategies and plans that align with the company's vision and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities - Assist in the development and documentation of IT strategic plans, roadmaps, and initiatives. - Collaborate with various IT and business units to gather requirements and align IT strategies with business needs. - Conduct research and analysis of emerging technologies and industry trends to support informed decision-making. - Monitor and report on the progress of IT strategic projects and initiatives. - Support performance measurement activities by defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to IT strategy. - Prepare presentations and reports for senior management on IT strategy and planning matters. - Participate in stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and effective communication across teams. - Support risk assessment and mitigation activities related to IT strategy implementation. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in IT strategy, planning, or related roles. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good knowledge of IT governance, architecture, and emerging technologies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Experience with project management or relevant certifications is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in IT strategy, planning, or related roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of IT governance, architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with project management or relevant certifications is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and documentation of IT strategic plans, roadmaps, and initiatives.
- Collaborate with various IT and business units to gather requirements and align IT strategies with business needs.
- Conduct research and analysis of emerging technologies and industry trends to support informed decision-making.
- Monitor and report on the progress of IT strategic projects and initiatives.
- Support performance measurement activities by defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to IT strategy.
- Prepare presentations and reports for senior management on IT strategy and planning matters.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and effective communication across teams.
- Support risk assessment and mitigation activities related to IT strategy implementation.
Skills
- IT strategy
- IT planning
- governance
- architecture
- emerging technologies
- KPIs
- stakeholder management
- project management
- requirements gathering
- analytical thinking
- problem solving
- communication
- interpersonal skills
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