Director of Technology Solutions & Transformation - Up to 60k AED + commission

Director of Technology Solutions & TransformationJob SummaryWe are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Director of Technology Solutions & Transformation to lead enterprise technology strategy, solution development, and digital transformation initiatives.As a member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will combine strategic foresight, commercial awareness, operational excellence, and deep technical expertise. The role will oversee the development of secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, automation, data platforms, networking, and hybrid infrastructure.The Director will work closely with sales, account management, presales, consulting, and service-delivery teams to create differentiated customer value, support business growth, and ensure the successful transition of solutions from initial discovery through implementation.This position also requires an accomplished people leader who can develop senior technical professionals, build high-performing multidisciplinary teams, manage performance, and foster an inclusive, accountable, and customer-focused culture.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy and LeadershipDefine and lead the organization’s enterprise technology strategy in alignment with its corporate vision and customer-transformation objectives.Translate market developments, emerging technologies, and customer requirements into actionable strategies and differentiated service offerings.Provide strategic direction across technology practices, solution portfolios, and technical capabilities.Serve as a trusted technology adviser to senior executives, customers, and internal stakeholders.Solution Development and Technical GovernanceOversee the discovery, assessment, design, validation, and governance of secure and scalable technology architectures.Guide the development of solutions across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, automation, data platforms, networking, and edge technologies.Establish appropriate architecture, security, compliance, and quality standards.Ensure that successful opportunities are transitioned effectively to service-delivery teams, with complete documentation, clear responsibilities, and agreed implementation plans.Promote the adoption of leading enterprise platforms and emerging technologies where they deliver measurable customer value.Digital TransformationLead complex digital transformation initiatives for enterprise customers across multiple industries.Develop operating models that improve agility, accelerate time to value, and increase returns on technology investment.Help customers modernize their technology environments through cloud-native architectures, automation, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven capabilities.Provide executive oversight throughout the transformation lifecycle.Commercial Growth and Business EnablementPartner with sales, account-management, and presales teams to identify, shape, and develop strategic opportunities.Support cross-selling across the organization’s technology portfolio, particularly within major enterprise accounts.Identify new revenue streams and contribute to go-to-market strategies, solution positioning, and joint partner propositions.Lead innovation- and discovery-based demand-generation activities for priority market segments.Evaluate customer requirements, competitor offerings, and market trends to inform commercial and portfolio decisions.Help establish specialist technology teams as trusted advisers and preferred points of contact for customers.People Leadership and Capability DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and technology specialists.Build organizational capability by recruiting, coaching, and retaining high-performing professionals.Develop future leaders and strengthen succession planning across the technology function.Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Foster an inclusive, innovative, and customer-focused working environment.Customer, Stakeholder, and Partner ManagementBuild trusted executive-level relationships with strategic customers, technology vendors, and ecosystem partners.Work closely with customer-facing teams to maintain consistent account and engagement strategies.Strengthen strategic alliances and develop joint propositions with major technology partners.Represent the organization at industry forums, partner events, customer advisory boards, and executive briefings.Operational Oversight and GovernanceProvide executive oversight of strategic technology engagements and transformation programs.Ensure that engagements meet agreed standards for quality, security, delivery, commercial performance, and customer satisfaction.Define and monitor relevant performance indicators across technology practices and delivery teams.Identify delivery risks and ensure that appropriate mitigation and escalation measures are in place.Promote operational efficiency through automation, cloud utilization, effective resource planning, and disciplined program management.Financial and Resource ManagementManage significant commercial targets, operating budgets, and resource commitments.Optimize the allocation of people and technical resources across customer engagements and strategic initiatives.Monitor profitability, utilization, pipeline contribution, and overall business performance.Balance growth objectives with delivery capacity, operational efficiency, and customer outcomes.Qualifications and ExperienceAt least 15 years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, consulting, systems integration, or technology services.A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior leadership or director-level position.A proven record of leading complex digital transformation programs for large regional or multinational organizations.Demonstrated experience developing enterprise technology strategies and translating them into executable programs.Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting solution sales, presales, account growth, or business development.Experience building and scaling multidisciplinary technology teams across business units, practices, or geographical locations.Experience working with major global technology vendors and alliance partners.A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline.An MBA or relevant executive-education qualification would be advantageous.Technical ExpertiseCandidates should demonstrate substantial expertise in one or more of the following areas:Cloud and hybrid infrastructureCybersecurity, risk, and complianceArtificial intelligence and automationData platforms and analyticsEnterprise networking and edge technologiesDigital operating modelsEnterprise architectureTechnology-service deliveryCore CompetenciesTechnology strategyExecutive leadershipDigital transformationCommercial and financial managementSolution developmentTechnical governanceInnovation managementCustomer and stakeholder engagementTechnology-partner managementProgram and project oversightPeople developmentCross-functional collaborationProfessional ReferencesThe successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory professional references from their two most recent employers.