Senior IT Manager

Client of Michael Page

Align IT with Corporate Strategy

Lead IT initiatives that directly support the company's strategic objectives and business growth, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, lead, and develop a team of programmers and IT staff, overseeing task allocation, performance evaluation, training, and organizational structure.

Application & System Management

Oversee the design, development, and performance tuning of enterprise applications, ensuring quality code, user satisfaction, and integration with external systems.

Technology Planning & Innovation

Evaluate and propose new technologies to enhance business capabilities, support digital transformation (e.g., from MIS to DSS), and deliver automation solutions.

Project & Budget Management

Ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of IT projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines, while managing department budgets and forecasts.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

Analyze business requirements, design suitable technical solutions, and maintain all relevant systems, websites, and mobile applications.

Governance, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Ensure compliance with company policies, cybersecurity regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., Saudi Labor Law), including data protection, access control, and secure system usage.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Promote efficiency through optimized resource use, disciplined operations, structured backups, and constant review of procedures to drive productivity.

Backend Development:

• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot, J2EE, Hibernate, JPA)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services integration
• Expertise in PL/SQL for writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization
• Hands-on experience with Jasper Reports for report generation and integration

Frontend Development:

• Experience with Angular for building dynamic and interactive web interfaces
• Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Familiarity with modern JS frameworks such as React and Vue.js

DevOps & Cloud:

• Experience with containerization tools: Docker, Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI

Architecture & Methodologies:

• Understanding of microservices architecture and related design patterns
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
• Proficient in version control systems

• A competitive salary range of SAR 450000 monthly.
• Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed.
• Opportunity to work with a medium-sized organisation in Jeddah.
• A permanent position offering stability and growth in the business services sector.
• Chance to lead a technology team and drive impactful IT initiatives.