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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