Job description

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

    
    
  
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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma