Regional IT Director

Regional IT Director

About the Role
A leading industrial and manufacturing group operating across Egypt and Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional IT Director to lead its regional IT function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the overall IT strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring that technology solutions support business objectives, operational efficiency, and future growth. The role will oversee IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, SAP ERP, CRM, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies, leading the IT teams across both countries.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the overall IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap across both organizations.
• Lead and oversee IT Infrastructure and IT Applications functions across Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
• Manage the SAP ERP environment, ensuring effective integration and alignment with Manufacturing, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Supporting functions.
• Oversee the development and optimization of enterprise applications, CRM systems, and business solutions.
• Drive AI adoption, intelligent automation, and emerging technologies to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure IT infrastructure reliability, cybersecurity, data protection, and business continuity.
• Manage IT budgets, technology investments, vendors, and strategic projects.
• Lead and develop geographically distributed IT teams, ensuring effective coordination between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
• Collaborate with executive management and business leaders to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions. Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role.
• Proven experience managing both IT Infrastructure and IT Applications functions.
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP concepts, architecture, modules, business processes, and system integration. SAP S/4HANA experience is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or large-scale business environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI, digital transformation, intelligent automation, and emerging technologies.
• Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and CRM solutions.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and geographically distributed teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing IT operations across multiple countries, particularly Egypt and GCC markets.
• SAP or relevant IT management certifications.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation and AI initiatives.