IT & Digitalization Manager

About the role

An experienced IT & Digitalization Manager is sought to lead IT infrastructure, operational technology (OT), cybersecurity, industrial systems integration and digital transformation in a mining and mineral processing environment. The role ensures the reliability, security and efficiency of IT and OT systems while driving digital innovation and data-driven decisions across plant operations. Only Omani nationals are considered.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies and digitalization roadmaps, oversee IT operations, service delivery and business continuity, and manage vendors, procurement and contracts
• Manage IT infrastructure (networks, servers, hardware, software, databases, cloud), virtualization, firewalls, backups and ERP systems
• Build and maintain IT/OT cybersecurity frameworks, conduct risk assessments and lead incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity
• Drive digital transformation with Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI, machine learning, digital twins, smart mining), establish data governance and promote Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and advanced analytics
• Lead and coach the IT team, collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and laboratory teams, and manage vendor relationships
• Maintain IT policies, standards and documentation, and manage technology projects, budgets and timelines

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, information systems or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage
• At least 10 years of relevant IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, ERP systems, networks, virtualization, firewalls and backups
• Demonstrated experience leading IT projects and digital transformation initiatives within budget and timeline
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, oil and gas or similar industrial environments is highly desirable

Required skills

• IT infrastructure, network administration, servers and VMware virtualization
• Network security, firewalls, backup and disaster recovery
• ERP systems, databases, cloud services and enterprise applications
• Industrial automation and OT systems such as SCADA, DCS, PLCs and process historians
• IT/OT cybersecurity, risk assessment and incident response
• Data analytics, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, IoT, AI and machine learning
• Project management, technology integration and vendor management
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Power BI Data Analyst Associate are preferred