# IT Manager

> Applus · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Information Technology

## Description

The IT Manager for KSA will be responsible for leading and managing company’s Information Technology, aligning an organization's IT operations with its broader business goals

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Strategic Leadership & Planning:**

-   Plans and oversees new IT projects, as well as maintenance and upgrade planning for Communications, Networks, and Security within the Automotive Division.

**Infrastructure & Operations:**

-   Leading and responsible of IT PTI centers infrastructure deployment and maintenance.
-   Managing and responsible Microsoft enterprise environment (Licensing, AD, O365, Azure, etc.).
-   Managing and responsible Cybersecurity & communications solutions (Cisco Meraki, Crowdstrike, Splunk, etc.)

**Project Management & Innovation:**

-   Leads, analyzes, designs, and actively participates in the development and implementation of new projects within the Automotive Division.

**Governance & Compliance:**

-   Responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Group's IT policies and procedures within the Automotive Division.

**Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:**

-   Participates in projects with other Divisions or Departments both nationally and internationally.

**Team Leadership & Development:**

-   Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing IT team.
-   Fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.

## Requirements

**Qualifications & Experience:**

-   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
-   Master of Science in Information Technology or an MBA with a focus on technology management is preferred.
-   Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position.
-   Proven experience building IT roadmaps, managing substantial departmental budgets, and working directly with C-level executives.
-   Knowledge of Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Cisco Meraki, AD, O365, Virtualization (Proxmox), Data Engine (SQL Server, Postgres)
-   Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
-   Fluent in English (written and spoken).
-   Arabic language.

**Key Competencies:**

-   Strategic thinking with ability to align IT with business objectives
-   Strong innovation skills and forward-thinking mindset
-   Excellent team leadership and talent development capabilities
-   Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
-   Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
-   Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
-   Hands-on and results-oriented

## Apply

[Apply at Applus](https://apply.workable.com/applus/j/950BE2A5D3/apply)

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