Senior Manager – National Digital Strategy

About the role

We are looking for a senior manager to lead the design, development and activation of a national‑scale GovTech transformation initiative. The role will define the Government Technology Stack strategy, digital transformation roadmap and implementation framework to accelerate public service delivery across government entities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation of a national GovTech digital strategy aligned with government transformation objectives.
• Define target‑state digital architecture, shared platforms and enabling technology capabilities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for digital government initiatives, citizen services and infrastructure modernization.
• Design and manage large‑scale national digital programmes, including implementation plans, budgets, governance structures and performance monitoring.
• Establish PMO governance, benefits‑realisation frameworks and coordinate cross‑functional workstreams.
• Engage senior government stakeholders, facilitate workshops and executive discussions to build consensus.
• Manage relationships with technology partners, consulting teams and implementation vendors.
• Develop enterprise‑wide change‑management strategies, workforce readiness programmes and communication plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Policy or related field.
• Native Arabic speaker with 8‑10+ years of experience in digital strategy, IT strategy or technology transformation.
• Proven track record leading government digital transformation and national‑level digital initiatives.
• Extensive experience in GovTech strategy, digital government programmes, enterprise technology strategy and program & portfolio management.

Required skills

• GovTech strategy development
• Digital government programme design
• IT strategic planning
• Target operating model (TOM) design
• Change management
• Public sector consulting