It jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Syensqo Job Grade: S15-16

Job overview and responsibilities

The IT Subcluster Lead is responsible for managing IT support services within a specific subcluster, ensuring alignment with regional and global IT strategies. Reporting to the IT Regional Cluster Lead, this role involves leading a team of IT support professionals, delivering high-quality services, and addressing local IT challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subcluster IT Support: Implement regional IT support strategies within the subcluster, ensuring alignment with local business needs and objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of IT support professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Ensure the team is well-trained and equipped to provide excellent support.
• Service Management: Manage the delivery of IT support services, ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Continuously evaluate and improve service delivery processes.
• Local Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary IT support contact for local stakeholders. Build strong relationships to understand and address their IT requirements.
• Incident Resolution: Lead local incident and problem management efforts, minimizing impact on business operations. Facilitate effective communication and resolution of IT issues.
• Resource Allocation: Manage subcluster IT resources, including personnel and technology, to meet operational needs efficiently.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies. Collaborate with regional and global teams to maintain security standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in IT support or service management.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with local IT infrastructures and business environments.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT support or service management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing multi-regional teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and support tools.
• Experience with ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and service management platforms.
• Proven ability to manage and lead teams in a multicultural and geographically dispersed environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Skills and behavioural competencies

• Result orientation, influence & impact
• Empowerment & accountability
• Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

Language skills

English

What’s in it for the candidate

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
• Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets
• Have fun and work at a high pace
• Have a high level of autonomy

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.