A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, programming, or a similar discipline.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in IT or technology roles, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership position such as Head of IT, IT Director, or CTO.
Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives across multiple business functions.
Experience overseeing software development teams and modern development practices.
Experience managing IT helpdesk or support operations, including service-level agreement management.
Hands-on experience managing enterprise resource planning systems, including implementation or optimization, such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps.
A solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Working knowledge of software development lifecycles, methodologies, and modern architectures, including cloud-native systems, application programming interfaces, and integrations.
Strong enterprise resource planning domain knowledge in finance, supply chain, inventory, and production modules.
Budget management and vendor negotiation skills.
Leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management skills, including influencing non-technical executives and operational staff.
Change management experience, particularly driving adoption of new tools among diverse, distributed teams, including field and farm-based staff.
Responsibilities
Define and drive Linah Group's overarching technology strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives across all sectors.
Provide technology leadership and governance across manufacturing, head office, agriculture, and hospitality, maintaining consistent standards, security, and infrastructure while accommodating each sector's needs.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technology organization, including sector-level technology leads for each business unit.
Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise systems across the group's sectors.
Manage the group-wide technology budget, allocate resources effectively, and reinvest in upgrades across sectors in a timely manner.
Establish technology policies, standards, and best practices to support consistency, security, and scalability across the group.
Advise the executive leadership team and Board on technology strategy, risk, and investment decisions.
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across technology functions.
Maintain and upgrade production systems, enterprise resource planning, and plant automation in manufacturing.
Identify and implement technologies that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
Oversee corporate IT systems, networks, and enterprise software at the head office.
Keep head office systems current, secure, and integrated with sector-level platforms.
Maintain and upgrade farming operations technology, including smart farming and agri-tech solutions.
Evaluate and implement emerging agri-technology, including Internet of Things sensors, precision farming, and automation, to improve yield and efficiency.
Maintain and upgrade guest-facing and back-of-house hospitality systems, including property management systems and service platforms.
Drive hospitality technology initiatives that improve guest experience and operational efficiency in line with five-star service standards.
Desired Qualifications
An MBA is a plus.
Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, or a similarly operations-heavy, multi-site industry is a strong plus.
Linah Group is seeking a Head of Technology to define and drive the company's technology strategy, lead digital transformation across all business sectors under the Group while enabling each business unit to innovate within its own market and manage a cross-functional IT organization spanning helpdesk support, software development, and enterprise systems (ERP).
This role will oversee Linah Group portfolio spanning Head office, agriculture sector, manufacturing sector, retail, and hospitality (the 5-star Sultan Gardens Resort in Sharm El Sheikh) and other subsidiaries.
Group-Wide Technology Leadership
Define and drive the overarching technology strategy and roadmap for Linah Group, ensuring alignment with business objectives across all sectors
Provide technology leadership and governance across Manufacturing, Head Office, Agriculture, and Hospitality, ensuring consistency in standards, security, and infrastructure while respecting each sector's specific needs
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technology organization, including sector-level technology leads for each business unit
Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise systems across all four sectors
Manage the Group-wide technology budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and timely reinvestment in upgrades across sectors
Establish technology policies, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency, security, and scalability across the Group
Act as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and Board on technology strategy, risk, and investment decisions
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all technology functions within the Group
Manufacturing
Ensure continuous technological upkeep and upgrade of production systems, ERP, and plant automation
Identify and implement technologies that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety
Head Office
Oversee core corporate IT systems, networks, and enterprise software supporting all business functions
Ensure Head Office systems remain current, secure, and integrated with sector-level platforms
Agriculture
Ensure continuous technological upkeep and upgrade of farming operations, including smart farming and agri-tech solutions
Evaluate and implement emerging agri-technology (IoT sensors, precision farming, automation) to improve yield and efficiency
Hospitality (5-Star Hotel)
Ensure continuous technological upkeep and upgrade of guest-facing and back-of-house systems, including property management systems and service platforms
Drive technology initiatives that enhance guest experience and operational efficiency in line with 5-star service standards
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information systems, programming or similar discipline
MBA is a plus
15+ years of progressive experience in IT/technology roles, including 4+ years in a senior leadership position (Head of IT, IT Director, CTO, or similar).
Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives across multiple business functions.
Experience overseeing software development teams and modern development practices.
Experience managing IT helpdesk/support operations, including SLA management.
Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, manufacturing, FMCG, or a similarly operations-heavy, multi-site industry is a strong plus.
Hands-on experience managing ERP systems (implementation and/or optimization) — e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Working knowledge of software development lifecycles, methodologies, and modern architectures (cloud-native, APIs, integrations).
Strong ERP domain knowledge (finance, supply chain, inventory, production modules).
Excellent budget management and vendor negotiation skills.
Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management skills — able to influence non-technical executives and operational staff alike.
Change management experience, particularly in driving adoption of new tools among diverse, distributed teams (including field/farm-based staff).