IT Strategy & Planning Manager

IT Strategy & Planning Manager
Location – UAE
Contract
Compensation – Contract : 24,000 AED per month

Role Summary – Manage the IT Strategy and Planning function that develop and maintain the IT strategy, aligned with business objectives, develop IT strategy execution roadmap in a form of transformation initiatives, steer the implementation of IT strategic plans and Perform Research and Development for banking industries new IT outlooks.

Role and Responsibilities
Develop and promote ITD strategy and transformation plans and objectives
Develop and maintain the IT strategic plan aligned with the bank’s business objectives.
Develop the transformation agenda and lead change management when there are changes in the strategic direction in collaboration with related SIB functions.
Lead digital strategy initiatives and innovation projects.
Oversee the portfolio of IT projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Conduct regular market and technology trend analysis to inform strategy.
Ensure ITD goals are aligned with SIB goals
Drive digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, AI integration, and finTech collaboration.
Collaborate with business units to identify technology needs and opportunities.
Monitor and report on the performance of IT strategy initiatives, and Identify strategy materialization risks

Skills and Experience
• Expertise in IT frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), deep understanding of enterprise architecture and cloud computing strategies, proficiency in control practices and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS), experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), knowledge of banking systems, finTech, and digital transformation technologies, with domain certificates such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, AgilePM, SAFe or equivalent.

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