Head of Technology

About the role

Barza Consulting is partnering with a leading financial institution in Dubai to recruit a Head of Technology. This senior leadership role will steer the organisation’s technology agenda, driving digital transformation, modernising infrastructure and delivering secure, scalable solutions that enable business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a technology strategy aligned with the bank’s business objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, cloud and digital transformation.
• Foster innovation, operational excellence and technology modernisation throughout the organisation.
• Build, mentor and manage high‑performing technology teams, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and information‑security frameworks.
• Oversee technology budgets, vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to deliver technology‑enabled outcomes.
• Assess and adopt emerging technologies to boost efficiency and customer experience.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in banking or financial services.
• Proven record of leading enterprise‑wide digital transformation and modernisation programmes.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of technology governance, risk, compliance and information‑security frameworks.

Required skills

• Enterprise architecture
• Cloud technologies
• Cybersecurity
• Infrastructure management
• Data management
• Emerging technologies