Nathan & Nathan Hiring for Senior It Analyst at Abu Dhabi Full Time

Our client is a state-owned oil company in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. They are looking to hire a Senior IT Analyst (Planning & Governance) for a 6-months temporary contract. This role will be responsible for executing the Company’s Group IT Unit and Group IT Capital Planning and Investment Control Process. Ensures the Company and the Group Companies realize the optimal value from the IT Technical and non-technical resources throughout the entire value chain Provides the required support and expertise in aligning the Company’s Group IT investments portfolios to the Company business strategy and IT requirements. Responsible for the implementation of an IT resources management program, IT investment control process. Responsible for preparation, review, optimization of the Group IT annual budgets and IT investment plans. Ensures monthly and quarterly reporting of capital and operational IT expenditures and variances. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: IT Strategic & Tactical Planning

• Contributes in the development of the Group IT strategy and lead the implementation of the domain related roadmaps and plans.
• Coordinates and consults with the business and IT management to ensure that the IT strategy components are adequately evaluated and the funded.
• Contributes to the regular review of the Group IT Strategy and associated plans at pre-defined intervals to ensure that it reflects the current and future business requirements, funding and budgeting prerogatives. Also to ensure their constant alignment with the Company’s short, medium and long-term business plans.

Group IT Capital Planning and Investment Control Process

• Supports the development and rollout of a robust IT capital planning and investment control process (CPIC) within Company’s Group IT Unit and throughout the Group companies.
• Contributes the preparation of the annual Group IT budget and capital requirements, including staffing, hardware and software purchases, maintenance and support.
• Contributes in the development and implementation of companywide IT services sourcing and charge back models and ensure their accuracy and effectiveness.
• Coordinates their successful implementation with all internal and external stakeholders.

IT Resources Planning & Management

• Contributes in the design and implementation of the most appropriate, agile and effective IT organization to efficiently support the business and successfully execute the approved plans and strategies.
• Prepares the manpower requirements and sourcing for the Group IT Unit and throughout the Group IT functions, ensuring the implementation of the Emiratization directives.

Business Collaboration & Support

• Builds strong working relationships with Company’s Group IT functions and business units and develops detailed understanding of their issues, challenges and opportunities for better IT services delivery and operations.
• Develops strategic relationships with solutions providers, service partners and technology integrators for sustainable services quality and cost-effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
• 8 to 10 years of relevant IT experience including at least 5 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in IT with emphasis on IT Governance, Competency Management, Quality Assurance, Digital Transformation and Project Management
• Candidate must have a vast experience in IT with an HR background
• Professional Certificates preferred in CIPD certification, Risk Management, Enterprise IT Governance, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Architecture, etc
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills