VP – IT Strategy, Governance & Innovation
by flydubai
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Date posted
October 7, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Executive
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Experience
15 Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
flydubai is seeking a senior technology executive to lead IT strategy, governance and innovation while supporting the airline's digital transformation agenda. The VP - IT Strategy, Governance & Innovation will shape the technology operating model, establish strategic priorities and oversee enterprise architecture, portfolio governance, technology partnerships and innovation programmes. The role requires a commercially minded technology leader who can connect business objectives with scalable technology capabilities and build an environment focused on agility, modernization, value and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a rolling three-year IT strategy aligned with corporate objectives, investment priorities and digital ambitions.
- Lead the IT operating model and partner with business leaders on transformation programmes and strategic technology initiatives.
- Establish effective delivery frameworks drawing on ITIL, COBIT, PMI, Scrum, SAFe Agile and DevSecOps principles.
- Identify strategic business use cases and work with technology partners to validate proof-of-value opportunities.
- Lead enterprise architecture practices, standards, reuse and cost optimization while reducing technology debt.
- Oversee IT portfolio governance, investment approvals, project-office performance and delivery against quality, budget and schedule.
- Build strategic relationships with technology providers and strengthen the internal capability for emerging technologies.
- Develop talent programmes, upskilling initiatives and a high-performance culture across IT.
- Drive an innovation ecosystem including an innovation lab, university partnerships, start-ups and accelerators.
- Ensure vendor solutions align with architecture standards and support application modernization and future-ready technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years in senior IT leadership.
- Experience in a large multinational organization; airline-sector experience is advantageous.
- Demonstrated success in IT strategy, architecture, portfolio governance and digital transformation.
- Experience leading innovation programmes, strategic partnerships and IT talent development.
- Fluent English with strong strategic thinking, business acumen, decision-making and leadership skills.
Employment Details
- Company: flydubai
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Industry: Airlines and Aviation
Skills
Country
UAE
select-type
Full Time
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