Job Description
We are supporting a Semi-Government entity in Abu Dhabi in their search for an IT Manager to lead and develop the organisation’s technology function.
This is a managerial position within a structured, service-led environment, offering the opportunity to oversee core IT operations while supporting the organisation’s long-term digital strategy. Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring technology services are secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead the organisation’s IT function across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end-user support.
-Oversee the day-to-day delivery of IT services, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and operational excellence.
-Drive digital transformation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and technology capabilities.
-Develop and implement IT policies, governance frameworks, and best practices to support business continuity and security.
-Manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers, ensuring quality delivery and value.
-Lead, mentor, and develop a small internal IT team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
-Partner with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organisational priorities and future growth.
Requirements
-Proven experience leading enterprise IT operations across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
-Strong background in managing IT teams, technology vendors, and operational support functions.
-Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives and improving technology capabilities.
-Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.
-Previous experience within government, semi-government, or other highly structured organisations is preferred.
-This opportunity is open to UAE Nationals only.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experience.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to create user-centered designs.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Design and prototype user interfaces for web and mobile applications using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.
- Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and optionally frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs during implementation.
- Maintain design consistency across all platforms and products by adhering to brand guidelines.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness, navigation flows).
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and contribute to design and development sprints.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- 2+ years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer and Developer.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and front-end development work.
- Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and prototyping tools.
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
