IT Director – Digital Solutions & Transformation (Compounds - Hospitality)

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IT Director – Digital Solutions & Transformation (Compounds - Hospitality) Posting Date : 14/10/2026 Ref : ITKSA113 Position : IT Director – Digital Solutions & Transformation (Compounds - Hospitality) Location : KSA City : Riyadh Sector : Hospitality Years of Experience 12+ years of progressive IT experience, with significant leadership responsibility Qualification : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline Salary : Commensurate with Experience Workdays : Description : Key Responsibilities: Digital Transformation & Roadmap: Formulate and execute the IT roadmap, aligning digital investments directly with business priorities and organizational readiness. IT Infrastructure & Architecture: Build secure, reliable, and scalable modern networks, cloud/hybrid architecture, and robust disaster recovery/business continuity systems. Enterprise Systems & Integration: Evaluate, implement, and integrate core applications (ERP, CRM, HR, Finance, CAFM/CMMS, BMS) into a unified, silo-free environment. Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Define and maintain cybersecurity frameworks, policies, access controls, incident response plans, and compliance with KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Data, BI & Analytics: Establish reliable data governance, executive dashboards, and analytics models to enable data-driven decision-making and business automation. Smart Assets & Connected Facilities: Collaborate with Operations to integrate IoT sensors, BMS, and CAFM systems for predictive, data-driven asset management. Resident Digital Experience: Partner with Resident Experience teams to launch resident apps, online service portals, digital payments, and smart access systems. Vendor & Budget Governance: Oversee IT CAPEX/OPEX budgets, maximize ROI, manage vendor SLAs, and establish pragmatic IT governance and service standards. Qualifications & Experience Education & Credentials Essential: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Preferred: Master’s / MBA; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, ITIL, PMP, or Cloud/Data certifications. Experience 12+ years of progressive IT experience with proven executive leadership. Demonstrated track record building IT functions, leading digital transformations, and managing cross-functional enterprise architectures. Strongly Preferred Industry Experience: Real Estate, Property Management, Hospitality, Facilities Management, Residential Communities, Smart Buildings, or IoT. GCC / Saudi Arabia experience is highly advantageous. Compensation & Benefits A competitive executive package aligned with market benchmarks in Saudi Arabia, including: Competitive Base Salary + Housing & Transportation Allowances Comprehensive Medical Insurance Annual Flight Allowance & Leave (per Saudi Labor Law) End-of-Service Benefits & Performance Incentives Continuous Professional Development Opportunities More