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Government Entity – Abu Dhabi
Role Overview
A leading governmental entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior technology leader to head the Strategy & Business Partnership function within its Technology Department. This role plays a critical part in shaping technology strategy, strengthening vendor partnerships, and bridging business needs with innovative digital solutions that support government priorities and public-sector outcomes.
The role acts as a trusted strategic partner to senior stakeholders, providing consultative leadership to ensure technology initiatives are aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term digital transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the identification, development, and management of strategic technology vendor relationships, ensuring optimal quality, cost efficiency, and performance in line with government standards.
Establish frameworks to monitor vendor performance, contractual compliance, and service delivery.
Oversee vendor negotiations, contract renewals, and the onboarding of new vendors in alignment with defined KPIs and performance targets.
Direct benchmarking activities and utilize performance data to identify opportunities for optimization, renegotiation, and continuous improvement.
Lead vendor qualification, review, and selection processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) in collaboration with procurement and business stakeholders.
Business Partnership & Strategy
Review, prioritize, and manage business requests to ensure alignment with government technology strategies, mandated initiatives, and digital transformation objectives.
Act as the primary interface between business sectors and the Technology Department, translating business needs into effective, compliant technology solutions.
Provide strategic and consultative advice to identify innovative digital solutions that address business and service delivery challenges.
Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to enhance operational efficiency and citizen, visitor, and employee experiences.
Build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders through proactive engagement and transparent communication.
Leadership & Shared Accountabilities
Cascade functional strategy into actionable section plans, ensuring alignment across departments and government-wide initiatives.
Lead and develop multiple unit heads and specialist teams, setting objectives, managing performance, and driving talent development.
Manage section budgets, ensuring financial discipline and compliance with government policies and controls.
Ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks in line with public-sector regulations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global best practices and government excellence standards.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
Internal: Government sectors, departments, and senior leadership
External: Technology vendors, service providers, consulting firms, and relevant federal and local authorities
Qualifications
Bachelor\’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience
6–8 years of experience in Information Systems or Information Technology
Minimum of 4 years in a managerial or leadership role, preferably within government or large enterprise environments
Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken and written)
Strong experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement
Solid understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
Ability to translate complex business and policy requirements into scalable technology solutions
Strong planning, analytical, and decision-making skills
High level of professionalism, accountability, and initiative
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