Associate Director of Information Technology📣 Job Ad

About the Role

The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) is seeking an Associate Director of Information Technology to lead the strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of its technology infrastructure and digital ecosystem. This role is responsible for aligning IT strategies with business objectives, overseeing technology operations for motorsports events, and ensuring cybersecurity, cloud management, and enterprise system integrity. The successful candidate will support SMC's growth and contribute to Saudi Arabia's national digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT roadmap aligned with SMC's business goals and Vision 2030 national digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the corporate IT budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation, cost efficiency, and maximum return on investment for technology initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Direct the design, deployment, and management of robust corporate infrastructure, cloud environments, and enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, and HRIS systems.
• Collaborate with event production teams to design and deliver technology solutions for international motorsport events, such as high-speed connectivity, broadcast integration, and timing systems infrastructure.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and procurement standards.
• Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and disaster recovery plans to safeguard corporate and event data.
• Ensure compliance with national data privacy regulations, including NCA standards, and international IT best practices.
• Conduct regular IT audits and risk assessments to proactively identify and address system vulnerabilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT management.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior IT leadership role.
• Proven experience managing technology for large-scale events, the sports entertainment industry, or mega-projects within Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS and Azure.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems and modern cybersecurity architectures.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Native or professional fluency in both English and Arabic is essential.

Required Skills

• IT roadmap development and execution
• IT budget management and financial oversight
• Team leadership, mentoring, and scaling
• Infrastructure design, deployment, and management
• Cloud environments management (AWS/Azure)
• Enterprise applications management (ERP, CRM, HRIS)
• Event technology solutions design and implementation
• Vendor and partner relationship management
• Cybersecurity policy development and enforcement
• Disaster recovery planning and execution
• Data privacy compliance (NCA standards)
• IT audit and risk assessment
• Communication and stakeholder management

Additional Information

This is a full-time position. Advanced professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISM, CISSP, or TOGAF are highly desirable.