Al Ghurair
Vice President, IT Business Partnering
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 12/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/09/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
VP/Executive
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
12/11/2026
Job description
Al Ghurair's Foods and Resources businesses need a single senior voice for technology, and this Vice President, IT Business Partnering provides it from the corporate office in Deira, Dubai. As a member of the Group Digital and Technology leadership team, you set direction for the business unit technology portfolio and share accountability with business leaders for the value it returns. IT Centres of Excellence, platform principals and delivery partners are commissioned and directed against that direction. Business operations are analysed for efficiency gains, and solution assessments run through RFP processes managed across business and IT. BU-specific solution architecture takes group applications and the wider application estate into account. New software roll-outs are monitored for business controls, and adoption plans are owned well after go-live. Proofs of concept, emerging application technologies and process optimisation feed recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team. External partners, contractors and project teams are managed closely, and an agile mindset shapes continuous improvement. Expect to bring 8+ years managing and delivering technology solutions, including healthcare experience, 4+ years leading a team, a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or IT, and ideally PMP certification.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Set direction for the Foods and Resources technology portfolio with the IT leadership team
- Direct IT Centres of Excellence, platform principals and delivery partners against the portfolio direction
- Manage application requirements so services meet business needs
- Present proposals on new application technologies to senior management and lead the resulting transformation initiatives
- Oversee project plans, budgets, roles, risks and governance in line with PMO standards
- Develop lean, efficient application management processes with relevant teams
- Analyse business operations and solutions to improve efficiency
- Run solution assessments and RFP processes across business and IT teams
- Shape BU-specific solution architecture alongside group applications
- Monitor new software roll-outs to ensure adequate business controls
- Create protocols and procedures for the use of new software applications
- Pilot proofs of concept and own adoption plans for live solutions
- Report prioritisation and progress to business executives and IT management
- Ensure compliance with IT policies and standards and strengthen internal controls
- Partner with external partners, contractors, project teams and business stakeholders for integrated delivery
- Coach team members on target competencies and upskilling
- Champion an agile mindset and continuous improvement in line with the solution roadmap
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or IT
- Bring 8+ years of experience managing and delivering technology solutions, including specific healthcare experience
- Demonstrate a minimum of 4 years managing a team
- Offer PMP certification (advantageous)
- Show strong process knowledge across multiple industries
- Apply knowledge of system design, development, implementation, user support and database management
- Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences
- Understand cost modelling principles and advanced systems analysis methods