Drake & Scull International PJSCGroup I.T. Operations Manager
Feb. 2014 - Apr. 2017United Arab EmiratesC-level Consultancy: Collaborate with all C-level Executives, Heads within the organization to understand business needs and anticipate strategic direction on technology needs and make future recommendations. IT Program Management: Provide strategic direction & project governance to all projects managed by IT teams pertaining to Business technology needs, including: Datacentres, Portals, TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory, EDMS (ACONEX), Windows 2003/2008 servers, MS Exchange, WAN/LAN management. Governance Projects: Worked closely with the IT director, to lead and manage IT developmental programs, establish effective IT Governance, Audit compliance, policies & guidelines for the Group. Team Management: Responsible for Group IT teams across the company providing them with strategic direction to achieve an effective IT program for the organisation and align with the Company Vision. Supply / Procurement: Manage IT Vendor program and Key Supplier relationships. Identify new technical requirements, solutions, negotiation, testing and procurement of IT software, systems and hardware. Achievement: Implemented Project Implementation Standards, IT Helpdesk and Asset Management SLA’s and processes, Achieved IS027001: 2013 Certification for Drake & Scull Group.