About the job Senior Vice President - Information Technology
Senior Vice President Information Technology
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Experience: 15-20 years in progressive IT leadership roles with 10+ years in SAP environments.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree is preferred.
Languages: English and/ or Arabic
About the Client
Our client is one of Saudi Arabia's most established and diversified business groups, operating across a broad spectrum of consumer goods distribution and logistics. With a legacy spanning over a century, the company has built a robust presence in FMCG distribution, serving as a trusted partner for some of the world's leading brands. Known for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer service, the organization is undergoing a major digital transformation to enhance agility, supply chain efficiency, and market competitiveness. Headquartered in Jeddah, the company continues to invest in state-of-the-art technology and talent to drive its future growth.
About the Role
The Senior Vice President IT will be a strategic leader and a key member of the executive team, responsible for defining and delivering an enterprise-wide digital and IT strategy. The role demands a visionary with deep expertise in IT transformation within FMCG distribution and 3PL, particularly around SAP S/4HANA implementation and cloud technologies. The incumbent will lead digital innovation, modernize IT infrastructure, drive operational excellence, and serve as a strategic advisor to the business, ensuring technology enables sustainable growth and agility.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Develop and execute a digital and IT roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with C-level executives to ensure IT strategy supports commercial and operational goals.
- Drive enterprise-wide innovation and digital transformation across sales, distribution, and supply chain.
- Enforce IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance protocols.
- SAP Leadership & Transformation
- Lead SAP S/4HANA migration and manage the full SAP ecosystem including RPA, SAC, and BTP.
- Transition infrastructure from on-premises to cloud-based platforms.
- Ensure systems support FMCG operations including order-to-cash, inventory, trade promotions, and 3PL.
- Engage with vendors to negotiate IT infrastructure and support contracts.
- Technology & Infrastructure Management
- Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud environments, data security, and enterprise architecture.
- Implement robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Modernize legacy systems with minimal disruption to operations.
- People & Change Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
- Drive change management and digital adoption across the organization.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Serve as a key bridge between IT and business units.
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership on IT performance and digital ROI.
- Represent the organization in external tech partnerships and industry engagements
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong background in FMCG/CPG sales and distribution; 3PL experience is a plus.
- Proven success in migrating enterprise workloads to the cloud.
- In-depth understanding of end-to-end commercial and supply chain business processes.
- Track record of managing large-scale IT budgets and multi-site operations.
Technical Competencies
- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, BTP, SAC, CPI.
- Experience in cloud technologies and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of RPA, data analytics, AI/ML, and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Deep understanding of FMCG and 3PL operational systems.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Anticipates future tech trends and aligns IT proactively.
- Change Leadership: Leads transformation with influence and empathy.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communicator with executive presence.
- Commercial Acumen: Deep business understanding to align tech with ROI.
- Innovation: Continuously improves systems, tools, and business processes.can
- Team Leadership: Develops and retains top-tier talent.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.