Manager - ICT

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Apparel Group seeks a Manager ICT to lead strategic network planning and ensure a reliable, scalable IT backbone across its UAE operations. The role focuses on short- and long-term capacity planning, policy development and staff training, asset lifecycle management, SLA governance, end-to-end issue ownership, and coordinating hardware and software deployment including servers and data centers. You will handle procurement, RFPs, contracts, ROI analyses, and vendor negotiations, plus maintain robust security controls for firewalls and IDS. Ideal candidates bring proven enterprise network leadership, project management, budgeting, and cross-functional influence, with excellent communication and hands-on delivery. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight strategic planning, vendor management, cost optimization, and measurable project outcomes, and include a concise cover note.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY
•    Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. 
•    Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
•    Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
•    Establish service level agreements with end users.
•    Provides “ownership” of problem thru final resolution. 
•    Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network. 
•    Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. 
•    Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for IT projects and associated efforts.
•    Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions. 
•    Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. 
•    Assess, approve, and administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. 
•    Manage and ensure effectiveness of servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers, and their associated operating systems and software. Responsible for on-site and off-site data centers. 
•    Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on. 
•    Manage and ensure effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems