IT & Digital Transformation Manager

About the Role

We are a global conglomerate involved in sectors such as construction, real estate, hospitality, private equity, and energy, operating across various countries. To support both corporate functions and project delivery, we require sophisticated, secure, and scalable technology solutions.

We seek an experienced IT & Digital Transformation Manager to spearhead our technology vision, ensure seamless IT operations, strengthen cybersecurity, and promote the use of digital technologies that boost efficiency, collaboration, and data-driven decisions throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the Group's comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage IT budgets annually and develop detailed technology roadmaps.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives across all business units.
• Supervise management of corporate networking, servers, cloud platforms, telecommunications, and user computing devices.
• Guarantee maximum uptime of essential systems and standardize IT infrastructure worldwide.
• Oversee backup processes, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity procedures.
• Create and enforce cybersecurity policies, including endpoint protection, firewall management, identity, and access controls.
• Lead security awareness programs and coordinate penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Respond effectively to cyber incidents.
• Administer and optimize enterprise applications such as Microsoft 365, ERP, document management, construction project management software, CRM, and BI platforms.
• Support the deployment and integration of construction technologies including BIM workflows, digital project controls, mobile field reporting, drones, reality capture tech, IoT, smart construction solutions, and digital QA/QC systems.
• Identify and implement AI-driven improvements like document automation, knowledge management, proposal and contract analysis, predictive reporting, AI assistants, and workflow automations.
• Oversee vendor relations, negotiate contracts, evaluate new technologies, and monitor service provider performance and SLAs.
• Maintain IT governance frameworks ensuring policy adherence and regulatory compliance, including cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and licensing.
• Lead internal IT teams and external consultants, nurture a high-performing technology organization, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• 8 to 15 years of advancing experience in IT with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing international operations.
• Expertise in cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 administration, networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with ERP system administration and implementation.
• Excellent project management and communication capabilities.

Preferred Background

• Experience in the construction or engineering industries.
• Knowledge of BIM and construction-related technologies.
• Implementation of AI solutions in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of ISO 27001 standards.
• Certifications related to Microsoft Azure, Cisco, VMware or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, and SharePoint Online.
• Experience with construction software platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or Oracle Primavera P6.

Personal Qualities

• Strategic mindset combined with strong business understanding.
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solving attitude.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities across international locations.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.