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VP - Digital Platforms

International Permanent View Job Description
Define the technological roadmap for all digital services and platforms, aligning with group strategic direction to ensure continued leadership in the digital domain to deliver a superior customer experience. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, operation, and evolution of critical digital platforms, including mobile applications, web technologies, and e-commerce solutions.
  • Exciting high profile role at a household name in the tech sector
  • Must have extensive experience in TMT industries

About Our Client

A household name in the Middle East and major player in the technology landscape.

Job Description

  • Define the vision and roadmap for digital services and platforms from a technology perspective.
  • Lead the development and operations of group digital platforms to ensure market leadership.
  • Steer the implementation of key mobile applications and web technologies, including e-commerce platforms.
  • Evolve and scale digital platform infrastructure to create new revenue streams.
  • Establish and lead Agile delivery for digital platforms, collaborating with design studios.
  • Develop advanced digital analytics capabilities for insights and real-time penalisation.
  • Lead the operations and support of mission-critical and innovative digital platforms.
  • Manage the budget (CapEx & OpEx) for the Digital & Innovation domain, ensuring alignment with plans.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in defining and steering the implementation of large-scale digital platforms.
  • Deep understanding of modern mobile and web development technologies and e-commerce solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and lead Agile delivery models for digital platforms.
  • Experience in developing advanced digital analytics for insights and penalisation.
  • Strong background in managing the operations and support of mission-critical digital services.
  • Ability to define and govern production KPIs to ensure the performance and availability of digital systems.
  • Proven track record in promoting new digital technologies like cloud adoption and DevOps.
  • Experience in leading and motivating large technology teams (100+ members) and managing vendor relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Highly competitive (tax free) salary and family benefits
  • Leadership role in a rapidly growing technology business
Contact
Matt Jones
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6756845
Phone number
+97147090393

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Senior IT Management
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matt Jones
Consultant phone
+97147090393
Job reference
JN-062025-6756845