Director of IT & Digital Transformation (Automotive)

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Director of IT & Digital Transformation (Automotive) Posting Date : 26/10/2026 Ref : ITQAR38 Position : Director of IT & Digital Transformation (Automotive) Location : Qatar City : Doha Sector : Automotive Years of Experience 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience within large-scale enterprise environments (automotive dealership, distribution, or retail group experience is highly advantageous). Qualification : Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, related field. Salary : Commensurate with Experience Workdays : Description : Key Responsibilities: Strategic IT Leadership: Formulate and execute a multi-year technology and digital roadmap aligned with corporate growth, operational excellence, and customer experience goals. Digital Transformation: Drive complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs spanning digital showroom initiatives, omnichannel customer journeys, aftersales automation, and data analytics enablement. Core Systems & Architecture: Direct the scalability, integration, and continuous evolution of enterprise systems, centered on SAP S/4HANA , SAP VSS , Salesforce , and SAP SuccessFactors . Governance, Cyber & Risk: Establish robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Safeguard corporate assets with resilient cybersecurity, business continuity, and cloud infrastructure operations. Portfolio & Vendor Management: Direct IT capital and operational expenditure (CapEx/OpEx), vendor ecosystems, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations to maximize ROI across all technology investments. People & Culture: Mentor and scale a multi-disciplinary technology organization, fostering an accountable, innovative, and business-partnering mindset across all levels. Key Qualifications & Experience: Experience: 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience within large-scale enterprise environments (automotive dealership, distribution, or retail group experience is highly advantageous). Transformation Track Record: Demonstrated success leading comprehensive digital transformations and modernizing core enterprise application stacks. Technical Mastery: Hands-on executive oversight of enterprise ecosystems, specifically: SAP S/4HANA SAP VSS (Vehicle Sales & Service) Salesforce (CRM / Experience Cloud) SAP SuccessFactors Executive Presence: Proven ability to influence C-level stakeholders, board members, and business unit leaders to drive adoption of strategic technology initiatives. Financial & Commercial Acumen: Comprehensive experience in large-scale IT budgeting, vendor governance, and business value realization. More