Neumann&Müller GmbH & Co KG Hiring for Head of IT in Dubai (m/f/d) Job at Dubai Full Time

Neumann&Müller Event Technology are your high-end partner in the field of audio-visual and lighting technology, offering complete turnkey solutions such as creative design, concept consulting, expert technical planning, project management, build services and system programming for both events and permanent & semi-permanent installation projects. We specialize in the areas of audio, video, lighting, rigging, event-IT and content production, providing purchase and rental options.

Our multicultural team of qualified events and construction professionals is well-experienced in executing high-profile projects under all circumstances, ensuring superior and timely implementation through well-established quality assurance procedures.

The Dubai branch opened in 2007, with an office and warehouse stocked with cutting-edge equipment. Since then, we have continuously grown as a company and have been involved in some exceptional projects that took place in the UAE and other parts of the GCC states. In 2018 we’ve diversified the business within the region and established a second business unit for system integration projects. Over the past years, we have been receiving accolades from the industry such as the Best Supplier of the Year and Best Employer of the Year.

• Responsible for all IT issues in line with the IT strategy.
• Implementation of local specifics and legal requirements
• Responsible for ensuring a stable IT infrastructure (on-premise and/or Azure) with high security and excellent user experience.
• Development of scalable roadmaps and project management
• Interface management / coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Management of hardware and software procurement, maintenance and decommissioning of IT infrastructure
• Participation in global issues, e.g. global IT guidelines, standards and procedures
• Budget responsibility
• Leading and supporting the decentralised team / the IT contact persons at the locations
• You will develop a future-oriented IT strategy, which you will then roll out in the group of companies.
• You will optimally and efficiently align the new IT strategy and enthusiastically take your employees into the next IT dimension.
• You will be allowed to adapt your successful digitalisation concepts to the company’s needs and introduce them.
• Furthermore, you are responsible for the strategic alignment and coordination of the upcoming digitalisation projects

• Successfully completed studies with a focus on IT or a comparable qualification
• Expertise in the area of Microsoft services such as OnPremise, Hybrid and Azure) / Active Directory / File System / Microsoft 365 / Windows Server Systems / Exchange
• Several years of management experience in a comparable, holistic task
• Secure, in-depth knowledge of modern IT structures
• Management experience in “flat” hierarchies and in a matrix structure
• Good communication skills
• Initiative and implementation orientation
• Strong customer orientation
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• You are self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently
• You have a passion for technology in general and are eager to see how newly developed technologies can impact the company and your colleagues
• Experience in audio visual technologies, construction or engineering is a particular plus

• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation at eye level
• Interesting jobs in a diverse, international environment
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organisational structure and an open corporate culture
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies

If you would like to know more about us and join our team, we will be happy to hear from you.

Please note, we are shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date. You are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience to ensure you do not miss out on this exciting opportunity!

However, if this role isn’t for you, but sounds like a fit for someone you know, please direct them to our job page.