VP – GROUP TECHNOLOGY- DP World, Dubai
Job Description
Job Purpose:
In addition to investments in new growth areas, standardization of software systems is being attempted across 100s of BUs WW : multiple modules like Finance Systems, Procurement, Payroll, Supply Chain Management, ERP, WMS, Order Management, Transportation Management, Security tools, Infrastructure deployment in standard security hubs, all of these are progressing in parallel.
Each of the 4 new growth areas has 5-6 sub-areas, and each of these sub-areas will end up having 10-20 different software systems, ie, a total of 200-500 software modules overall.
In addition, technology standardization leading to DP World’s strategy is needed across the multiple acquisitions that we make.
The job holder will have oversight across all these areas. They will work with stakeholders WW, both technical and business to rationalize the work that happens across all these areas, eliminate redundancy and duplication of effort, provide guidance on common platforms and architecture, and create and own the Enterprise Application Architecture. They will represent the CTO in external and internal executive meetings, be highly strategic, yet very much in the details. In addition to being the glue for technology across DP World, they will direct the evaluation of external tools, partnerships with technology companies, and drive standardization roadmaps to achieve the strategy of DP World.
Key Accountabilities:
Have a firm grasp on DP World’s strategy, its disparate systems, business units, and be able to envision an enterprise architecture that will help deliver on the strategy
Very knowledgeable on emerging technology trends, startups, and external technology associations, and be able to draw upon the right information
Work with the CTO, regional IT directors, CTO Directs, other regional business leaders to evangelize and champion the technology vision
Ability to take the technology vision, break it to understandable pieces, plot a strategy to achieve that vision
Work with individual teams, get consensus on strategy, form a roadmap across 100s of teams, and deliver
Participate in product and business strategy discussions and help shape the roadmap.
Wherever required propose and implement newer process for effective execution of cross team, cross domain programs to enhance overall productivity.
Identify opportunities for business process and system improvements and collaborate with stakeholders on design of new solutions that will enhance business performance and achieve specified goals.
Be able to effectively present progress on all of the above to CXOs
Applicable if role has direct reports - responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound.
Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field from a reputed institution.
20-25 years of relevant work experience leading technology teams of 300+, either directly or indirectly
Adept at managing multiple senior internal and external business and technology stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and executive presence
Must have worked in global MNC environments
Experience in presenting to boards is a plus
Highly agile, hands on yet strategic, works across layers from the most junior to the CXO layer, excellent problem solving skills, ability to simplify
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