About the Role

Job Purpose

As a Technology Strategy and Financial Management Team Leader, you will be responsible for developing, aligning, implementing, updating, and governing the Technology Strategy, Technology Roadmap, and Technology Business/Financial plans to establish a framework to facilitate effective communication with the group, local finance, and corporate strategy to drive technology growth.

 Key Tasks / Accountability

• Support developing, Reviewing, Aligning and Embedding Technology Strategy (including Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives) in alignment with local and Zain Group Digital Transformation Strategy

• Support the Development of Technology Strategic Roadmap (3-to-5 years) for Access, Core, BSS, OSS, Application, Services, Platforms and Systems in alignment with Technology Strategic Objectives and key Vendors Roadmaps

• Conduct Strategic Gap Analysis using tool and Technique as SWOT and Risk Analysis

• Support Defining, Monitoring and Reporting Departmental Strategic Initiatives along with their related KPIs/OKRs and Milestones

• Contribute to Corporate Business / Financial Plan, by providing Tech. related Capex and Opex estimates

• Support the Development, Management/Control and Reporting of Technology Budget/Operational Plan (Capex, Opex) based on Business Plan and the inputs from Technology/Commercial/Digital Domain Managers

• Support CTO and Technology Management to Balance Technology Capex Portfolio using prioritizing techniques that incorporate a mix of initiative Strategic Relevance and initiative Value for Money (VFM)

• Support building Technology Expense Forecast/Reforecast Cycles including 3+9, 6+6 and 9+15

• Support developing on-demand Financial Studies and Cost Models for solving/validating certain business issues

• Keep track of innovation and technology trends (e.g., Cloud, 5G, SDN/NFV, CloudNative, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, AI, RPA, IoT…) and promote for their adoption in alignment with business potential in Zain operating context.

Dimensions    

• Reports to: Technology Strategy and Governance Manager

• Leading a Team

• Technology Strategy Alignment: Ensure the Technology Strategy, Roadmap, and objectives align with local and Group digital transformation goals.

• Budget and Financial Control: Manage and report on Capex/Opex budgets, forecasts, and cost models to support business and technology growth.

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Oversee the development and monitoring of departmental strategic initiatives, KPIs, OKRs, and milestone achievements.

• Innovation and Technology Trends: Track and promote emerging technology trends to align with business opportunities and Zain’s operational context. 

What We Need From You

Personal Specifications

Qualifications/Experience

Education

• ·         Preferred B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications, computer science or MIS

• ·         Technical Skills and background in Technology CT/IT Planning, Deployment, Development, Operations or Enterprise Architecture is a plus

Experience

• ·         Minimum 3 years of total experience in telecom or relevant field

• ·         Experience in Technical Strategy Formation

• ·         Experience in Financial Planning and Budgeting for telecom operators

Knowledge

• Knowledge in Portfolio and Program Management

• Knowledge in Business Analysis

• Any Professional Certificate in TMF, COBIT5/19, IT4IT, MSP, PgMP, M_o_P, PfMP, CMA, CCP is a plus

Skills

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Ability to develop, align, and implement long-term technology strategies and road maps.

• Financial Management: Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, particularly for Capex and Opex.

• Technology Knowledge: Deep understanding of emerging technologies (e.g., Cloud, 5G, AI, IoT) and their business applications.

• Governance and Compliance: Proficiency in technology governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.

• Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Leadership: Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills to engage with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to conduct strategic gap analysis, risk assessments, and performance monitoring.

Behaviours for Success

• Proactive Leadership: Take initiative in aligning technology strategies and ensuring successful execution, driving progress towards organizational goals

• Strategic Agility: Adapt quickly to changing business priorities and emerging technology trends, ensuring strategies are flexible and forward-looking.

• Financial Discipline: Demonstrate strong financial management skills, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to support business and technology growth.

• Strategic Budget Alignment: Align technology budgets (Capex/Opex) with strategic goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial sustainability.