Technology Director

A visionary and execution-focused Technology Director to spearhead strategic digital transformation initiatives for large-scale enterprise clients across the territory of Dubai and Northern Emirates at GBM Dubai (aka UCMC) . As a key member of the leadership team at GBM, you will lead the adoption of next-generation technologies from global leaders such as IBM, Cisco, VMware, RedHat and Oracle and top security vendors. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and deep technical acumen to shape and deliver transformative technology outcomes that support our clients' business objectives and fuel GBM’s continued growth.
- The role requires an accomplished people leader with a proven track record of leading and inspiring senior technical leaders, developing high-performing teams, driving organizational capability, coaching future leaders, managing performance, and creating an inclusive, accountable, and results-oriented culture.

Job Description
Strategic Leadership & Vision:
- Define and lead the organization’s Technology division in alignment with corporate vision and customer transformation objectives, in tandem with the Account Management Sales and Services delivery function in a cohort.
- Translate market trends and client needs into actionable strategies and innovative service offerings. Technology Execution & Innovation:
- Oversee the Discovery, Assessment, Ddesign, Defend , delivery, and governance of robust, scalable, and secure technology architectures including hybrid cloud, AI, automation, cybersecurity, and networking.
- Make sure handover of won opportunities to the services delivery team is complete and allow for proper execution of solutions implementations.
- Drive adoption of cutting-edge platforms and solutions from IBM, Cisco, and other Tier-1 technology partners to build differentiated customer value.
- Promote and sustain a growing Cross-Selling of the technologies GBM is handling especially in the Tier1 accounts Digital Transformation Enablement:
- Champion digital transformation programs for enterprise customers across diverse industries, leveraging AI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and data-driven insights.
- Establish and mature digital operating models that accelerate time-to-value and improve technology ROI. Leadership & People Development:
- Lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and domain consultants with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Foster a high-performance culture with a commitment to continuous learning and customer-centricity. Stakeholder & Partner Management:
- Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with strategic customers, vendors (e.g., IBM, Cisco, Palo Alto, Splunk), and ecosystem partners.
- Represent GBM in industry forums, strategic alliances, and customer advisory boards. Operational Oversight & Project Governance:
- Provide executive oversight for key Technology engagements and transformation programs ensuring quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Define and track KPIs, ensuring consistent performance across delivery teams and practices. Financial & Resource Optimization:
- Manage triple digit multi-million-dollar business targets and ensure optimal resource allocation to maximize profitability and customer impact.
- Drive operational efficiencies through automation, cloud utilization, and lean program management. Growth & Business Enablement:
- Act as a technology evangelist to identify new revenue streams, shape go-to-market strategies and co-develop joint value propositions with alliance partners. Skill
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise technology delivery, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior/director role in a services provider or consulting environment.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation programs for Fortune 500 or regional enterprise customers.
- Deep expertise in one or more of the following domains: Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Platforms, AI & Automation, Networking & Edge.
- Strong relationships with technology alliance partners such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, or major cybersecurity providers.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing technology teams across multiple geographies or business units. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Executive Education is a plus. Core Competencies
- Balanced Risk Taking
- Business Performance
- Communication
- Enable Reportees to act
- Leadership / Authority
- Leverage Data & Analytics
- Motivational Management
- Negotiation (internal functions or external customers)
- People Involvement and Participation
- Skills Development of the department
- Solution Selling strategies and techniques
- Teamwork with Organization / Function
- Social Media Engagement (LinkedIn/Twitter/Instagram etc)