Head of IT Solutions and Quality

Overview About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Financial Services organisation in Jeddah.

Job Description The Head of IT Solutions and Quality will be responsible for :

Lead the IT Solutions and Quality department

Contribute to the growth of the organisation through Technology

Managing budgets for the IT Solutions and Quality department

Translating business needs into system requirements and developing / delivering / implementing solutions successfully

Reviewing upgrade plans to ensure alignment with current and future business goals

Ensuring solution delivery is on time and within budget

Overseeing vendor activities during system implementation and delivery

Leading negotiations for software licenses, services and maintenance contracts

Leading and developing department staff through training, performance tracking and mentorship

Coordinating with other department heads to keep change initiatives on track and within scope

Ensuring compliance with SDLC best practices across development teams

Systems Quality Assurance and UAT

Maximise system availability and performance through proactive management

Overseeing end-to-end system upgrades, product setups and production readiness

The Successful Applicant The Head of IT Solutions and Quality will be / have :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields of study

8+ years of experience in solutions development and quality assurance within the Banking / Financial Services sector

Excellent leadership skills; previously led solutions development teams

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of crisis management and disaster recovery

Ability to work cross-functionally, and interact with various technical / non-technical stakeholders

Based in / willing to relocate to Jeddah

A Saudi national (strongly preferred)

What's on Offer The salary for the Head of IT Solutions and Quality role will be based on experience.

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