Head of IT Business Applications

Head of IT Business ApplicationsBanking | GCCA leading financial services organisation in the GCC is seeking an experienced Head of IT Business Applications to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing evolution of its enterprise banking applications landscape.This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technology professional with deep banking experience and a strong background in applications, architecture, integration, and technology transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning business priorities with technology strategy while ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of critical banking platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the technology roadmap across enterprise banking applications and integrations.Partner with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into practical technology solutions.Drive application modernisation, automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives.Oversee application architecture, integration frameworks, and enterprise technology standards.Manage the delivery of business-critical projects across multiple banking domains.Ensure operational excellence through effective application support, service management, and governance.Lead vendor relationships, commercial discussions, and third-party delivery partners.Develop business cases, budgets, and investment proposals for technology initiatives.Build and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning applications, architecture, integration, and delivery functions.Promote best practices across IT service management, risk, compliance, and operational resilience.RequirementsExtensive experience within banking technology environments.Proven leadership experience managing enterprise applications and technology teams.Strong background in application architecture, systems integration, and large-scale technology delivery.Experience working with core banking and associated banking technology platforms.Track record of developing technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives.Experience managing vendors, contracts, and technology procurement processes.Strong understanding of service management frameworks and operational support models.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage at executive level.For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact us for further information.