Technology Director
GBM · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeJob Title: Technology DirectorJob Family :TechnologyReporting to General Manager Location: Dubai, UCMCJob Summary:A visionary and execution-focused Technology Director to spearhead strategic digital transformation initiatives for large-scale enterprise clients across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive the adoption of next-generation technologies from global leaders such as IBM, Cisco, VMware, Red Hat, Oracle, and leading cybersecurity vendors. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and deep technical acumen to shape and deliver transformative technology outcomes that support clients' business objectives and fuel continued growth. The role requires an accomplished people leader with a proven track record of leading and inspiring senior technical leaders, developing high-performing teams, driving organizational capability, coaching future leaders, managing performance, and creating an inclusive, accountable, and results-oriented culture.References:Two satisfactory professional references are required from the candidate's two most recent employers. References should preferably be provided by the candidate's direct manager, senior leader, or HR representative and will be verified as part of the pre-employment screening process.Job Responsibilities:1- Strategic Leadership & Vision:Define and lead the organization’s Technology division in alignment with corporate vision and customer transformation objectives, in tandem with the Account Management Sales and Services delivery function in a cohortTranslate market trends and client needs into actionable strategies and innovative service offerings.Technology Execution & Innovation:Oversee Discovery, Assessment, Design, Defend and governance of robust, scalable, and secure technology architectures including hybrid cloud, AI, automation, cybersecurity, and networking.Make sure handover of won opportunities to the services delivery team is complete and allow for proper execution of solutions implementations.Drive adoption of cutting-edge platforms and solutions from IBM, Cisco, and other Tier-1 technology partners to build differentiated customer value.Promote and sustain a growing Cross-Selling of the technologies the business is handling especially in the Tier1 accountsDigital Transformation Enablement:Champion digital transformation programs for enterprise customers across diverse industries, leveraging AI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and data-driven insights.Establish and mature digital operating models that accelerate time-to-value and improve technology ROI.2- Leadership & People Development:Lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and domain consultants with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Foster a high-performance culture with a commitment to continuous learning and customer-centricity.Stakeholder & Partner Management:Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with strategic customers, vendors (e.g., IBM, Cisco, Palo Alto, Splunk), and ecosystem partners.Represent the company in industry forums, strategic alliances, and customer advisory boards.Operational Oversight & Project Governance:Provide executive oversight for key Technology engagements and transformation programs ensuring quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.Define and track KPIs, ensuring consistent performance across delivery teams and practices.Financial & Resource Optimization:Manage triple digit multi-million-dollar business targets and ensure optimal resource allocation to maximize profitability and customer impact.Drive operational efficiencies through automation, cloud utilization, and lean program management.3- Growth & Business Enablement:Act as a technology evangelist to identify new revenue streams, shape go-to-market strategies and co-develop joint value propositions with alliance partners.Focus on Innovation lead and discovery lead demand generation techniques with proper advance planning for the target segment of the market and the reading / analysis of the offerings vs. customer needs and competitionEcoSystem and Collaboration:Strong collaboration and common planning and management of execution with the account managers sales teamsBeing a “ Specialty Sales and Presales” leader, organization alignment with the in-contact teams with a said customer or a technology vendor is a mustCreation of a Pull rather than Push for the technology offerings of the company in terms of innovation, highly skills sales specialists and sales specialist (Go to Person)Qualifications & Education Requirements :15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise technology delivery, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior/director role in a services provider or consulting environment.Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation programs for Fortune 500 or regional enterprise customers.Deep expertise in one or more of the following domains: Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Platforms, AI & Automation, Networking & Edge.Strong relationships with technology alliance partners such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, or major cybersecurity providers.Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing technology teams across multiple geographies or business units.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Executive Education is a plus.Core Competencies :Technology StrategyLeadershipDigital TransformationInfrastructure ManagementSecurity and ComplianceTechnology PartnershipsInnovation ManagementProject OversightBudget ManagementStakeholder Engagement