IT & Digital Transformation Manager

IT & Digital Transformation Manager Location: Doha, Qatar Industry Sector: Conglomerate / Construction, Real Estate, Energy & Private Equity Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a strategic and hands-on IT & Digital Transformation Manager to join a premier, diversified international group based in Doha, Qatar. Operating across major sectors—including large-scale construction, real estate development, hospitality, private equity, and energy—our client manages complex operations across multiple international jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will serve as the enterprise technology leader responsible for defining the Group’s IT roadmap, modernizing core infrastructure, bolstering cybersecurity, and championing advanced digital construction technologies (ConTech) and AI-driven automation across global operations. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Digital Innovation • Develop and execute the Group's enterprise IT strategy, aligning technology investments directly with business growth and operational goals. • Spearhead digital transformation initiatives across all business units, identifying high-impact opportunities for process automation, AI integration, and workflow optimization. • Oversee annual IT CapEx/OpEx budgets, technology roadmaps, and vendor contracts. Construction Technology (ConTech) & Digital Operations • Drive the implementation and integration of digital construction tools, including BIM workflows, digital project controls, mobile field reporting, and digital QA/QC systems. • Explore and deploy emerging site technologies, including drones, reality capture, IoT, and smart construction platforms. • Manage and optimize enterprise systems across the Group (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Primavera P6, ERP, M335, and Power BI). Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity • Standardize and oversee corporate networks, servers, cloud environments (Azure), and end-user computing across international offices. • Ensure robust business continuity, high system availability, disaster recovery protocols, and software licensing compliance. • Lead the Group’s cybersecurity strategy: develop policies, manage firewalls, endpoint security, identity/access management, penetration testing, and ISO 27001 alignment. Team & Vendor Leadership • Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing internal IT team while directing external technology consultants and system integrators. • Manage third-party vendor relationships, negotiate software/hardware agreements, and hold service providers accountable to rigorous SLAs. Candidate Profile & Qualifications Essential Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: 8–15+ years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial/leadership role. • Global Exposure: Demonstrated experience managing or supporting IT infrastructure and operations across international or multi-entity business units. • Core Technical Depth: Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, Azure cloud environments, network security, and enterprise ERP platforms. • Industry Focus: Proven background supporting project-based environments, ideally within Construction, EPC, Real Estate, Engineering, or heavy infrastructure. Preferred Skills & Differentiators: • Hands-on experience with Construction Technology tools (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Oracle Primavera P6). • Familiarity with BIM workflows, mobile site tools, and digital QA/QC processes. • Practical knowledge of AI and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, document/contract automation). • Industry certifications (e.g., Azure, Cisco, ISO 27001, PMP). Personal Attributes: • A strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and a hands-on problem-solving mindset. • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence C-suite executives, project directors, and site teams alike. • Agile and adaptable, capable of balancing corporate governance with international field requirements. Show more Show less

Essential Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 8–15+ years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial/leadership role. Global Exposure: Demonstrated experience managing or supporting IT infrastructure and operations across international or multi-entity business units. Core Technical Depth: Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, Azure cloud environments, network security, and enterprise ERP platforms. Industry Focus: Proven background supporting project-based environments, ideally within Construction, EPC, Real Estate, Engineering, or heavy infrastructure.