Head of IT Solutions and Quality - Michael Page

Head of IT Solutions and Quality – Michael Page

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

• Manage budgets for the IT Solutions and Quality department
• Translate business needs into system requirements and develop, deliver and implement solutions successfully
• Review upgrade plans to ensure alignment with current and future business goals
• Ensure solution delivery is on time and within budget
• Oversee vendor activities during system implementation and delivery
• Lead negotiations for software licenses, services and maintenance contracts
• Lead and develop department staff through training, performance tracking and mentorship
• Coordinate with other department heads to keep change initiatives on track and within scope
• Ensure compliance with SDLC best practices across development teams
• Systems Quality Assurance and UAT
• Maximise system availability and performance through proactive management
• Oversee end‑to‑end system upgrades, product setups and production readiness

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
• 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 or willing to relocate to Jeddah
• A Saudi national (strongly preferred)

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

Aniket Deo
JN-

Executive

Full‑time

Information Technology