Retail Delivery Technical Lead Al Futtaim Group UAE

Al Futtaim Group is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual to take on the role of a Retail Delivery Technical Lead. The selected candidate will optimise the business and its operating model for assigned portfolios in line with the Business and IT strategy and forge resilient and trusting relationship with senior business stakeholders including Managing Directors and EIT Directors/GMs to enable valuable contribution to business to be enacted. Lead the business & IT strategy across for the entire line of business & ensure financial competency is achieved across all IT business related activity by managing the IT spend, as well as ensure through governance that the best vendor solutions are adopted.

Duties of A Retail Delivery Technical Lead

• Work within governance structure to govern and prioritize the business IT demand, fully aligned to business strategy and target operating model maturity.
• Act as business integration point for IT Service Delivery, major service incident management and service improvement for assigned portfolios.
• Build a strong partnership with business leadership and other key stakeholders to become fully integrated in decision-making and driving business strategic priorities.
• Support development of business cases, operating model changes, solutions, business buy-in, and integrate in planning and demand management process.
• Ensure business benefit delivery and benefit optimization from demand cycle and actively promote results with the business.
• Oversee a lean, skilled and fully engaged team working in a matrix structure.

Requirements for Role of Retail Delivery Technical Lead

The eligibility requirements for role of Retail Delivery Technical Lead are as under:

• Degree in Computer Science or IT/Engineering/Science, preferably management training (MBA, etc.).
• 10 years IT Experience, having 5-10 [Vertical] Business experience; 2-3 years management experience.
• Significant retail experience with experience in leading & managing transformation initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Very strong communication skills and change management mindset.
• Exceptional proven influencing skill at C level, managing senior management expectations and concerns.
• Ability to manage own schedule and adjust priorities and structure time in a fast-paced environment.

Retail Learning Development Director, Majid Al Futtaim UAE

Accountant Corporate Services Al Futtaim Group UAE