Director of IT & Digital Transformation (Automotive)
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Director of IT & Digital Transformation (Automotive)
- Posting Date: 26/10/2026
- Ref: ITQAR38
- Position: Director of IT & Digital Transformation (Automotive)
- Location: Qatar
- City: Doha
- Sector: Automotive
- Years of Experience 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience within large-scale enterprise environments (automotive dealership, distribution, or retail group experience is highly advantageous).
- Qualification: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, related field.
- Salary: Commensurate with Experience
- Workdays:
- Description: Key Responsibilities:
Strategic IT Leadership: Formulate and execute a multi-year technology and digital roadmap aligned with corporate growth, operational excellence, and customer experience goals.
Digital Transformation: Drive complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs spanning digital showroom initiatives, omnichannel customer journeys, aftersales automation, and data analytics enablement.
Core Systems & Architecture: Direct the scalability, integration, and continuous evolution of enterprise systems, centered on SAP S/4HANA, SAP VSS, Salesforce, and SAP SuccessFactors.
Governance, Cyber & Risk: Establish robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Safeguard corporate assets with resilient cybersecurity, business continuity, and cloud infrastructure operations.
Portfolio & Vendor Management: Direct IT capital and operational expenditure (CapEx/OpEx), vendor ecosystems, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations to maximize ROI across all technology investments.
People & Culture: Mentor and scale a multi-disciplinary technology organization, fostering an accountable, innovative, and business-partnering mindset across all levels.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
Experience: 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience within large-scale enterprise environments (automotive dealership, distribution, or retail group experience is highly advantageous).
Transformation Track Record: Demonstrated success leading comprehensive digital transformations and modernizing core enterprise application stacks.
Technical Mastery: Hands-on executive oversight of enterprise ecosystems, specifically:
SAP S/4HANA
SAP VSS (Vehicle Sales & Service)
Salesforce (CRM / Experience Cloud)
SAP SuccessFactors
Executive Presence: Proven ability to influence C-level stakeholders, board members, and business unit leaders to drive adoption of strategic technology initiatives.
Financial & Commercial Acumen: Comprehensive experience in large-scale IT budgeting, vendor governance, and business value realization.
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