Information Systems Director

Information Systems Director

Aramco energizes the world economy

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world’s largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhancing Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations-spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Overview of the National Maritime Expansion Holding Company – This holding company will be responsible for growing the maritime manufacturing industry in Saudi Arabia. Specifically building additional shipyards and capabilities across commercial, leisure, and defense. In order to facilitate the development of this sector, there will be a requirement to build Kingdom-wide enablers, the eco-system, and strategies.

Overview of the role – Be responsible for developing the overarching information systems strategy, which will ensure the operational companies under the holding company are interlinked with the correct systems. A core focus should be on IT security. Assure coherent IT architecture, adequate software, and strong cybersecurity for HoldCo and provide guidelines on the above for its subsidiaries.

Information Technology:

• Design IT systems architecture
• Select adequate IT software for the HoldCo
• Lead digital transformation for the HoldCo
• Ensure proper archiving and documentation through the implementation of internal regulations
• Ensure provision of technical support services to employees
• Maintain inventory of IT hardware and software

Cybersecurity:

• Safeguard information system assets by identifying and solving potential security problems
• Protect systems by defining cybersecurity policy including access privileges, controls, and resources
• Ensure interventions to recognize problems, and report violations
• Implement cybersecurity improvements by assessing the current situation and anticipating risks
• Conduct security audits to ensure proper functioning and compliance
• Ensure user information dissemination by preparing performance reports and comm. system status
• Ensure safe data storage and access

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

You will be required to perform the following:

• Oversight over IT contractors and software providers
• Assuring the high-quality IT infrastructure and software utilized
• Assuring operational readiness of IT systems
• Coordination of IT systems development across subsidiaries
• Assuring coherence of IT infrastructure and software across subsidiaries
• Analysis of available software solutions and their application for the KSA National Champion
• Analysis of competitors’ IT infrastructure and software used
• Advising on best providers for software
• Advising to CEO on changes in IT infrastructure of software solutions used

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT / Information Systems