Head of Information Technology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Eligibility
- Candidates with the required IT leadership background and the ability to manage technology for a lean startup can apply.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Company Overview
Sagest.tech is focused on advancing innovation and technology on a global scale. With operations reaching from Kuwait and the wider GCC into international markets, the company helps businesses unlock the value of technology. It supports ventures that drive growth and help people develop in technology, innovation, and talent-related fields. The organization aims to make a meaningful contribution to the tech industry and enable progress across multiple sectors.
Role Summary
This full-time, on-site position is for a Head of Information Technology at a new startup within Sagest.tech, located in Dubai. The role is responsible for setting IT direction, managing delivery, and executing technology initiatives that support the business.
What You Will Do
- Define and drive IT strategy in line with the company’s goals.
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations and core infrastructure.
- Ensure technology services run reliably and securely across all departments.
- Lead IT teams and coordinate their work effectively.
- Improve system performance and operational efficiency.
- Align technology decisions with business priorities to support innovation and expansion.
- Take ownership of the technology function from the earliest stage of a lean startup.
Candidate Profile
- Strong understanding of information technology principles and practices.
- Hands-on experience in IT management and operations, including team leadership.
- Ability to build and execute IT strategies that support organizational objectives.
- Good knowledge of infrastructure planning, deployment, upkeep, and optimization.
- Excellent analytical thinking, sound judgment, and leadership skills.
- Capability to manage budgets, resources, and external vendors efficiently.
- Awareness of new technologies and how they can support business growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline; higher qualifications or certifications such as ITIL or PMP are considered advantageous.
Additional Information
This opportunity is with a startup environment, so the selected candidate should be comfortable shaping technology processes from the ground up and working closely with leadership to build scalable systems.