IT Manager – PDPL, Cybersecurity, IT Governance & Enterprise Systems | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nationality: Saudi National
Level: Managerial / Leadership

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Legal & Compliance
• Administration & Office Support
• Government & Public Sector
• Banking & Insurance

Job Overview

A leading company in Riyadh is seeking a Saudi National IT Manager to lead its enterprise technology environment, with a strong focus on Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), cybersecurity, data governance, IT compliance, and enterprise systems. The position combines strategic IT leadership with hands-on responsibility for infrastructure, cloud, networks, business applications, and information security.

The successful candidate will oversee PDPL compliance, data protection controls, IT governance, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and technology risk management. The role will also involve managing ERP, HRMS, Payroll, and CRM platforms and ensuring reliable integration with key Saudi government platforms.

This leadership opportunity provides strong career growth for IT professionals specializing in technology management, PDPL compliance, cybersecurity, data governance, enterprise systems, and IT governance. Relevant professional certifications, training, and continued professional development can support progression into senior technology and information-security leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, endpoints, and the overall technology environment.
• Lead and oversee PDPL compliance activities.
• Implement data protection controls and privacy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective data governance practices.
• Conduct and support PDPL and information-security compliance assessments.
• Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with PDPL and ISO 27001.
• Ensure appropriate data residency, hosting, access controls, backup, and information-security measures.
• Manage ERP, HRMS, Payroll, and CRM systems and their integrations.
• Ensure reliable connectivity and integration with Saudi government platforms, including ZATCA, Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, and Muqeem.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives and information-security programs.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
• Manage IT risk and technology-related compliance requirements.
• Manage IT vendors, software licensing, procurement, SLAs, and service delivery.
• Establish appropriate audit trails and support internal and regulatory audits.
• Lead and develop the IT team.
• Provide strategic technology recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure technology services support business objectives, operational continuity, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • IT Engineering
  • Related field
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of IT experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an enterprise environment.
• Practical experience with Saudi PDPL and data privacy requirements.
• Proven experience in PDPL implementation, data governance, information security, and compliance.
• Experience implementing and managing ERP, HRMS, Payroll, and CRM systems.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and IT governance.
• Experience with Saudi government platforms and regulatory requirements is highly preferred.

Candidate Eligibility

• Saudi National — Required.
• Strong hands-on experience in PDPL, IT governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage technology teams, vendors, systems, risks, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Certifications

Relevant professional certifications are preferred, including:

• CIPP
• CIPM
• CIPT
• CISSP
• CISM
• ISO/IEC 27001
• ITIL
• PMP
• Relevant Microsoft certifications
• Relevant Cisco certifications
• Relevant AWS certifications

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary is not specified in the job description.

This managerial opportunity provides significant career growth potential across IT leadership, PDPL compliance, cybersecurity, information security, data governance, enterprise systems, IT risk, and technology governance.

Professionals can strengthen their career profile through relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CIPM, ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, and PMP, alongside continued technical and leadership development. Specific employee benefits, training programs, certification funding, and compensation should be confirmed directly with the employer.

Application Process

Application Process (Website):

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Important: This position is specifically for Saudi Nationals with strong hands-on experience in PDPL, IT governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology.