Position: Group IT Director (Transportation)

Location: Doha, Qatar

Compensation: Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives and benefits

Overview

Gateworth Group is working with a transportation company looking to hire a Group IT Director to assist with its global IT team and long-term digital transformation strategy. This individual will lead the group-wide business systems and technology initiatives and be responsible for all technology- and IT-related business units.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar domain and have experience working with teams across multiple sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Group IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned to business growth and operational objectives.
• Lead enterprise technology programmes, including Oracle ERP/HCM, digital transformation, data and AI initiatives.
• Own IT governance, cybersecurity, risk, compliance and audit management across all entities.
• Oversee infrastructure, applications, business continuity and disaster recovery to support global operations.
• Lead technology due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions and business expansion initiatives.
• Manage and develop high-performing IT teams while providing leadership to regional and Business Unit technology functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of IT experience, including significant leadership experience within a multi-country or multinational organisation.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide IT strategies, technology transformations and operating model improvements.
• Strong experience with ERP and HCM platforms, ideally Oracle but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience managing large IT budgets, vendor relationships and technology investments.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence executive-level decision-making.

Apply

Applicants meeting this criterion and looking for a progressive and challenging opportunity should submit an application via the apply link. If you have any further questions, you can reach out to [Click to show email], quoting the GWG reference - # 53714