Senior Information Technology Manager

About KUN Investment HoldingKUN Investment Holding (KIH) is a private investment holding company established in 2013 and headquartered in Jeddah, with interests spanning healthcare, sports, wellness, hospitality, real estate, logistics, and beyond. We operate with a lean corporate structure where every function carries real ownership, and where technology is expected to be a secure, reliable enabler of the business, not a back-office afterthought.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead KIH's IT function end-to-end: infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and data governance. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will own the technology agenda across the holding: maturing IT from reactive support into a well-governed platform, protecting a high-confidentiality environment, and driving the digitization of core workflows.This is a hands-on leadership role. You will set direction, but you will also be close enough to the systems to know when something is wrong before the business does.What You Will OwnIT Strategy & GovernanceDefine and execute the IT roadmap in line with business priorities and budgetEstablish IT policies, standards, and service levelsPresent technology investment cases and policy recommendations to executive managementInfrastructure & Enterprise SystemsOwn the availability, performance, and lifecycle of IT infrastructure: networks, servers, cloud and on-premise platforms, and end-user computingManage enterprise platforms including Microsoft 365 and the HRIS (MenaITech); lead implementations, upgrades, and integrations with minimal business disruptionEnsure business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements are defined, tested, and currentCybersecurity & Data GovernanceLead the cybersecurity posture: access control, identity management, threat protection, and incident responseEstablish data governance and information protection practices across systems and information assetsEnforce security standards across users, vendors, and systems, with the authority to actVendors, Licensing & BudgetManage IT vendors, telecom providers, and security partners; negotiate contracts and hold suppliers to service levelsOwn IT licensing, asset management, and the IT budget with full cost accountabilityDigitization & Team LeadershipIdentify and deliver automation of manual workflows across corporate functionsLead, develop, and set standards for the IT team; build a service-oriented support cultureQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field10 to 15 years of progressive IT experience, including team managementDemonstrated depth in cybersecurity and IT governance; this is essential, not preferredStrong background across IT infrastructure and operations: networks, servers, cloud platforms, and end-user environmentsExperience managing enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, HRIS, Microsoft 365), including implementation, integration, and lifecycle managementTrack record of managing vendors, licensing, and IT budgets, and delivering IT projects on time and within budgetProfessional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, Microsoft/Azure, CCNP) are an advantageFluent English and ArabicWho You AreDiscreet and trustworthy in an environment where confidentiality is non-negotiable. Accountable: you own outcomes, not tickets. Sound judgment under ambiguity, a leader who develops people, and a service mindset toward the business you enable.