We are looking for an IT Director to lead the development, integration, and management of digital solutions in the shipping and maritime sector. This strategic role ensures digital products meet user needs, support business objectives, and drive operational excellence. You will shape the technology roadmap, oversee product lifecycle management, lead digital transformation, and play a key role in setting up and expanding new offices from an IT/ digital perspective.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Management
- Lead the full lifecycle of digital products, from ideation to deployment and ongoing support.
- Develop a digital roadmap aligned with business priorities and industry trends.
- Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, share progress, and ensure alignment.
- Oversee solution development, testing, and performance to ensure scalability, security, and reliability.
- Ensure seamless integration with internal and external systems.
- Manage API development and third-party integrations.
- Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams on compliance and data protection.
- Support change management to drive adoption of new technologies.
- Enhance UI/UX to improve usability, accessibility, and engagement.
- Manage vendor relationships to resolve issues, prioritize backlogs, and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Ensure effective data collection, management, and use to generate business value.
- Partner with data teams to maintain quality, accessibility, and governance.
- Promote data-driven decision-making and compliance with privacy laws.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing IT team, providing guidance, feedback, and development.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.
- Select, benchmark, and manage IT vendors to meet SLAs and cost expectations.
- Oversee day-to-day external partner relationships.
- Build partnerships to accelerate growth through digitalisation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Excellent English; Arabic an advantage.
- Proven experience leading large-scale IT or software projects in complex, matrixed environments.
- Strong technical background in software engineering, multiple languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, and digital platform management.
- Previous leadership experience in shipping/maritime (logistics experience may also be considered).
- Deep understanding of industry technologies, customer needs, and market trends.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to drive innovation, inspire teams, and promote transparency and accountability.
The Business
This global leader in shipping and maritime services operates across the EMEA region and beyond. The company is driving large-scale digital transformation to enhance customer experience, optimize operations, and support long-term growth. As IT Director, you will shape the digital strategy and ensure technology underpins the company’s future success.