Corporate IT Manager (Governance, Strategy and Operations)
- Doha, Qatar
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role to establish, manage, and govern the corporate IT function for a medium-sized organization in Qatar . The role focuses on IT governance, vendor management, compliance, and enterprise technology operations, aligned with Qatar’s national frameworks and global IT standards.Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT governance aligned with ISO 27001, NIA, and QGCS frameworks
- Define IT strategy and roadmaps, aligning IT with business goals
- Manage the corporate IT budget, procurement, vendor SLAs, and licensing
- Establish IT policies, procedures, and compliance dashboards for executive management
- Lead IT risk management, disaster recovery, and data protection practices
- Drive implementation of security standards in coordination with national entities
- Ensure alignment with government-mandated technology frameworks (e.g., QCD, MoICT)
- Oversee IT service delivery, asset management, and change control
- Lead the selection and rollout of enterprise systems (ERP, DMS, communication tools)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, policy, and compliance
- Familiarity with Qatar’s NIA, Q-CERT, and MICT mandates
- Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and SLAs
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, ERP, and cloud readiness
- Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred
- Excellent communication and executive reporting skills