Head of IT Strategy and Implementation recruitment
IT Strategy
- Support the Chief Information Officer in the development and implementation of the Groups IT strategic plans based on the needs and ambitions of the company; ensure that the IT capabilities are responsive to the needs of the company’s growth objectives.
- Identify emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, aligned to the architecture and systems platform strategy and introduced within the bank.
- Assess the effectiveness of governance, communications, policy and procedure, planning and budgeting, project prioritization, and project management related to administrative, academic, and research systems.
IT Transformation management
- Implement “Best In Class” Project Management methodology, project portfolio management and demand management.
- Implement IT processes and management models according to ITIL.
- Structure, streamline and implement the business engagement model.
- Set up and manage the effective governance required to drive both decision making and business alignment.
- Design and manage the implementation of an effective and efficient IT performance management.
- Manage the IT project portfolio and demand pipeline on an ongoing basis.
Project Direction and Management of special projects
- Provide strategic level project leadership, direction and management of project resources (internal and external), including project scope management, planning, design management, contract and commercial management and project execution management.
- Where appropriate create compelling benefits cases for change
- Provides the Chief Information Officer with adequate management information and reporting of project performance, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively managed and communicated
Opportunity Development
- Continually reviews the IT environment for the identification and delivery of value driven opportunities
- Provide benchmarking analysis of segments of the information technology function against other peers in the market
- Identifies clear plans for opportunity delivery and ensures delivery of benefits
- Provide recommendations to promote more efficient, effective, and flexible delivery of information technology services.
Finance
- Support the Head of IT Management and Control with the reporting of IT spend, and development of IT related KPI tracking of costs against budget
- Work with the Head of IT Management and Control to ensure the implementation and continued application “charge out strategies” to the business units.
- Develop and perform ongoing review of standards, policies, process and procedures with a focus on organizational efficiency and cost efficiency.
Communication
- Shares lessons learned with organisation and drive continuous improvement
- Be conversant with and develop a “trusted business advisor” capacity to guide client decisions regarding all aspects of information technology strategy and operations.
- Be able to bridge the communication gap between technology groups and business units to ensure maximum benefit of IT solutions deployment.
- Other accountabilities Develop UAE Nationals as directed by senior management
- Undertake similar or related tasks or duties as directed by senior management
MUST HAVE
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Education Level A university degree related to Information Technology . A master’s degree in a business systems related subject area would be desirable.
An additional degree in Business administration or finance would be highly desirable
Professional Qualification ITIL, COBIT, CGEIT or a similar qualification associated with IT strategy, governance and service in the corporate environment,
A qualification in a leading project management methodology (e.g. PMI or PRINCE2).
Experience
- At least 10 - 15 years in an IT banking background, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity as well as experience in a consulting capacity.
- Experience in managing application systems, technical systems and networks.
- Strong experience in IT project delivery, IT process implementation and IT process management.
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
- Excellent person to person communication skills
- People Management; demonstrating ability to manage, motivate and drive project teams
May 13, 2012
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