Requirements
The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an IT manager or in a similar IT leadership role, with strong hands-on knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, Microsoft 365, and cybersecurity. Experience managing IT support teams, vendors, budgets, and infrastructure projects is essential, along with a strong understanding of information security, access management, backup, and disaster recovery. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills are required, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. UAE experience is preferred.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development
Company Industry
Property & Real Estate
Key responsibilities
Manage and continuously improve IT infrastructure across HQ and branch offices, including networks, Wi-Fi, firewalls, servers, storage and telephony.
Administer Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, access controls and licensing.
Oversee cybersecurity, endpoint protection, MDM, patch management, MFA, backups and disaster recovery.
Lead the IT support function, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and employees have the equipment and system access they need.
Ensure full IT readiness for new joiners and timely access removal for leavers.
Manage IT vendors, contracts, telecom providers, hardware suppliers and software licensing.
Maintain the company’s IT asset register and oversee the full hardware lifecycle.
Manage the annual IT budget, control expenditure and provide regular reporting to management.
Plan and deliver IT projects including office expansions, fit-outs, network upgrades, AV and infrastructure improvements.
Lead, coach and develop the IT team while ensuring critical processes are documented and cross-trained.
Requirements
Proven experience as an IT manager or in a similar IT leadership role.
Strong hands-on knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, Microsoft 365 and cybersecurity.
Experience managing IT support teams, vendors, budgets and infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of information security, access management, backup and disaster recovery.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication and leadership skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
UAE experience preferred.
Benefits
What we offer
Competitive salary, based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, annual flight allowance, and employment visa — per UAE Labour Law and Driven policy
Clear progression toward a Head of IT / Group Technology leadership mandate as Driven's office footprint and group businesses expand
Fast-paced, innovation-led environment with access to proprietary technology, a 40+ person in-house marketing team, and the Forbes Global Properties network.
Career path
Natural entry from a senior IT engineering or IT team-lead role, progressing at Driven toward Head of IT / Group Technology leadership across the 13 specialist group businesses.
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