# IT Manager

> Driven Properties · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Tech

## Description

Driven Properties is looking for an experienced, hands-on IT Manager to lead our IT operations, infrastructure, security and support function across our offices.

The role will report to the COO and manage our IT Engineers and Support team.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Manage and continuously improve IT infrastructure across HQ and branch offices, including networks, Wi-Fi, firewalls, servers, storage and telephony.
-   Administer Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, access controls and licensing.
-   Oversee cybersecurity, endpoint protection, MDM, patch management, MFA, backups and disaster recovery.
-   Lead the IT support function, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and employees have the equipment and system access they need.
-   Ensure full IT readiness for new joiners and timely access removal for leavers.
-   Manage IT vendors, contracts, telecom providers, hardware suppliers and software licensing.
-   Maintain the company’s IT asset register and oversee the full hardware lifecycle.
-   Manage the annual IT budget, control expenditure and provide regular reporting to management.
-   Plan and deliver IT projects including office expansions, fit-outs, network upgrades, AV and infrastructure improvements.
-   Lead, coach and develop the IT team while ensuring critical processes are documented and cross-trained.

## Requirements

-   Proven experience as an IT Manager or in a similar IT leadership role.
-   Strong hands-on knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, Microsoft 365 and cybersecurity.
-   Experience managing IT support teams, vendors, budgets and infrastructure projects.
-   Strong understanding of information security, access management, backup and disaster recovery.
-   Excellent troubleshooting, communication and leadership skills.
-   Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
-   UAE experience preferred.

## Benefits

**WHAT WE OFFER** 

-   Competitive salary, based on experience 
-   Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, annual flight allowance, and employment visa — per UAE Labour Law and Driven policy 
-   Clear progression toward a Head of IT / Group Technology leadership mandate as Driven's office footprint and group businesses expand 
-   Fast-paced, innovation-led environment with access to proprietary technology, a 40+ person in-house marketing team, and the Forbes Global Properties network. 

**CAREER PATH** 

-   Natural entry from a senior IT engineering or IT team-lead role, progressing at Driven toward Head of IT / Group Technology leadership across the 13 specialist group businesses.

## Apply

[Apply at Driven Properties](https://apply.workable.com/driven-properties-1/j/DFCB5397E4/apply)

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