Full-Time

Technical Services Director

FreeBalance

FreeBalance

201-500 employees

Public financial management software for governments

No salary listed

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Hybrid

Extensive travel required; role based in Dubai.

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Tomcat
Oracle

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Requirements
  • University degree in Information Technology
  • Proven experience reviewing and developing Support and Maintenance policies and procedures
  • 5 years of experience successfully managing an internationally dispersed Services and Support Team
  • Project Management experience a must
  • Ability to clearly articulate at meetings with all levels of management and stakeholders
  • Experience with goal-setting frameworks like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
  • Experienced in working with open-source software components such as Tomcat, BIRT and commercial middleware such as MS SQL and Oracle databases with Windows Operating Systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Able to travel internationally
  • PMI Certification
  • Other IT certifications
Responsibilities
  • Preparation of strategies and design for data migration that can be implemented by the FreeBalance Technical Consultants at a client location
  • Build tools and models for the Installation and Deployment of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite that can be leveraged for project deliveries
  • Collaborate with the Research and Development Team to design the interface components during the implementation of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite
  • Collaborate with the Technical and Functional Consultants to create the training curriculum that can be delivered to the customers
  • Manage the day-to-day tasks of the team
  • Work with the Project Managers to design the rollout of the system for decentralized operations
  • Managing the Operations & maintenance team in EMEA and provide management oversight to the remote team worldwide
  • Manage the technical tools and research and develop new tools for use by the Technical Consultants
  • Build scalable models for implementation of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite at the Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Sites where the software is hosted
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, quality and timeliness of customer deliveries, internal policies and communications
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Extensive travel is required

FreeBalance delivers public financial management software for governments and public sector bodies. Its modular Government Resource Planning system helps plan, track, and report public finances, emphasizing transparency, governance, and anti-corruption. It co-creates solutions with governments and combines software, services, and FreeBalance Academy training to build capacity and reform capability. The goal is to improve governance, boost fiscal transparency, and support public sector reforms that lead to better outcomes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$5.6M

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Costa Rica’s digital transformation project reinforces demand for integrated government modernization.[1]
  • Transparency, accountability, and real-time fiscal analytics align with core product strengths.[1][2]
  • Multi-country scale and 40-year track record support larger sovereign procurement wins.[3][8]

What critics are saying

  • Reliance on government budgets exposes deals to election-driven delays and cuts.[1]
  • Partner-led delivery in Costa Rica creates execution risk from CNS underperformance.[1]
  • Incumbent ERP vendors can outbid on breadth, procurement familiarity, and bundled services.[3][7]

What makes FreeBalance unique

  • Government-bespoke GRP software designed exclusively for public financial management.[1][3]
  • Modular six-base configuration supports phased government reform and implementation.[1][6]
  • Training and advisory services, including FreeBalance Academy, extend beyond software deployment.[1][4]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Bereavement Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Mentorship Program

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Sabbatical Leave

Legal Services

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
Yahoo Finance
Dec 1st, 2023
Government of Costa Rica Selects FreeBalance Platform to Drive Digital Transformation

FreeBalance has partnered with Computer Network Systems Limited (CNS) on this project.

SME Bulletin
Nov 30th, 2023
The Government of Costa Rica has selected the FreeBalance Platform to drive digital transformation.

Today, FreeBalance announced a partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Costa Rica to deliver a comprehensive programme of digital transformation, funded by the World Bank.

Benzinga
Mar 18th, 2022
FreeBalance Inc. receives award Excellence in Public Finance Reform

FreeBalance, a global Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions, and advisory services firm, which is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with a 38-year track record of success and operations in more than 25 countries was recognized with the 'Excellence in Public Finance Reform' award.

Digital Journal
Mar 17th, 2022
FreeBalance Inc. partners with Timor Leste

FreeBalance has worked with countries such as Canada, Haiti, Honduras, Kosovo, Liberia, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda, and Timor-Leste to implement robust and transparent financial management systems from the ground up.