Head of Strategy

Who We AreProfessional Pyramid connects top-tier talent across the world to verified roles in the UAE, KSA, and wider GCC. If you want to apply for roles that have the highest chances of resulting in interviews, this is the place to do it. The best companies in the region use us as a tool for accessing and acquiring the brightest prospects the market has to offer, typically at a mid-management to executive grade. All roles we list are VERIFIED to be actively hiring.About the RoleAs the Strategy & Governance Head (Technology), you will drive the organization’s technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. This role will see you take ownership of end-to-end IT governance practices, strategic transformation planning, financial oversight, performance metrics, and vendor relationships. You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide governance frameworks and ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value. Acting as a key strategic advisor to leadership, you’ll be at the forefront of change, innovation, and risk mitigation, shaping the organization’s IT vision and execution roadmap.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Drive the development and implementation of enterprise-wide IT strategy, architecture, and transformation initiatives aligned with corporate goals.Governance & Risk Management: Oversee governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.Technology Investment & Roadmapping: Lead strategic IT investments, roadmap development, and performance metrics (SLAs/KPIs).Vendor & Financial Management: Manage IT vendors, oversee budgeting, TCO, ROI analysis, and financial governance.People Leadership: Develop workforce plans, conduct performance reviews, build high-performing teams, and mentor talent.Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strategic partnerships across business units to align IT and business objectives.Innovation & Future-State Planning: Identify emerging technologies and develop future-state technology visions and operating models.What They're Looking ForExtensive Experience: 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 6 years in governance and strategic leadership roles.Industry Knowledge: Strong background in the Oil & Gas sector is essential; exposure to Energy, Utilities, Retail, or Government sectors is a plus.Certified Expertise: Proven capabilities in IT governance, project/program management, and service management with certifications like CGEIT, COBIT 5, PMP, PRINCE2, and ITIL.Strategic Influence: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage change, and influence enterprise-wide technology direction.Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of performance management, compliance, financial operations, and service delivery excellence.What You’ll GainExecutive Compensation Package with relocation supportLeadership Role at the forefront of enterprise-wide digital and governance transformationStrategic Impact in shaping the future of IT governance and architecture in a major organizationOpportunity to Lead cutting-edge change and innovation programs across multiple industriesWhy Apply Through UsEvery role we list will plug directly into the company’s ATS, which means your application is going straight to the source. This drastically increases your chances of being reviewed, shortlisted, and interviewed.How to ApplyClick "Apply" to access our portal and submit your application directly through the internal system.A Final ThoughtIf you think this role is for you, APPLY. Don’t worry about checking every single box - if you match 60-70% of the requirements and bring the core skills, that’s often enough to land an interview.