Chief Digital Officer

GulfBankers

Riyadh
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job DescriptionStrategic Planning • Develop IT strategy in line with the strategy to support in the achievement ofDepartmental objectives

Ensure implementation of IT strategy and related strategic plans in order to achieve

agreed upon strategic goals and objectives

Develop, and update IT organizational structure -with compliance to relevant

policies- to ensure meeting different business needs and requirements.

Oversees all aspects of technology within the company, align technology-related

decisions with the company goals. In addition to establishing the various roles withinthe IT department. Creates policies around technology infrastructure. Researchesand develops important technology to implement2. Budgeting •Prepare and recommend the IT budget by conducting analysis and preparing datarelated to specific elements as directed

Monitor financial performance versus budget so the business is aware of anticipated

costs/revenues, areas of under-performance are identified and potential areas ofcost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.Operations Management

Lead the daily operations of IT division to ensure that work processes are

implemented as designed and comply with established policies and procedures

Manage the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet company and Unit

requirements, policies and standards

Lead the execution and delivery of internal project by planning, organizing,

overseeing of various project activities to ensure meeting agreed project parameters(cost budget, timelines, scope and quality)4. Digital Strategy •Evaluate and identify appropriate digital platforms (including web applicationframeworks and the deployment stack) for delivering the company's services

Collaborate with the appropriate business department to assess and recommend

technologies that support of the organizational needs

Consumer liaison by focusing on delivering projects aligning with customer needs,

customer relations, understanding target markets and aiding in the delivery of ITprojects to market.5. IT Development & Transformation

Discover and implement new technologies that will yield a competitive advantage.

Outline the goals for research and development.

Embed Digital tools across the organization to resolve pain points & capitalize on

Digital transformation opportunities of the line of service.

Help departments use technology efficiently and lucratively.

Have a firm grasp of technology trends.

Design and implement tailored pathways of upskilling, adoption and innovation fit

for the business needs of strategic units within the company

Manage the entire work plan for the Digital transition, provide status reports, locate

problems and control risks.

Ensure that the strategies align with the business objective and create a sustained

improvement and innovation culture

Analyse market trends, assesse the competitive landscape, and creating a roadmap

for digital transformation6. IT Network & Infrastructure

Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and

provide technology support for business continuity plan.

Ensure the availability and accessibility of critical data during a disaster by

implementing robust data backup and recovery solutions, establishing dataretention policies, and conducting regular data recovery tests to validate theeffectiveness of the disaster recovery plan.

Lead the operation, maintenance, and projects related to IT Infrastructure systems

including, but not limited to: network, computing, security, IP telephony, IPTV7. Database and Information Management

Direct the integrity and maintenance of Database centres on daily basis and

ensure the availability of backups when required

Keep records of stored information by their importance and business impact

Build quality assurance and data protection processes.Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of accountabilities and activities. Job incumbents may be

required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned.Classification : ConfidentialPage 3 of 4

Develop and implement strategies for database and information management to

support effective disaster recovery, including data backup and replication, dataintegrity and consistency measures, and data recovery procedures.8. Relationship Management

Select and manage IT service providers as per the company business needs and

requirements, by issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs)

Maintain the relationship with governmental IT service providers such as Simah

and Yaqeen9. Cyber SecurityRoles andResponsibilities

Ensuring that standards, processes and procedures reflect security requirements

(if applicable);

Ensuring that individuals accept and comply with the cyber security policy,

supporting standards and procedures when they are issued and updated;10. People Management • Manage the activities and work of subordinates and evaluate their performance byproviding formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within a specificarea is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with set individualtargets

Stimulate subordinates and manage the identification of opportunities for

continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account'international best practice', improvement of business processes, cost reductionand productivity improvement11. Policies, Processes & Procedures

Recommend improvements to IT policies and direct the implementation of

procedures and controls covering all areas of IT activity so that all relevantprocedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective services

Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management

policies, procedures and controls across the section in order to guarantee employeesafety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude

Ensure that all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.

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