IT Manager [MBK Global]

About MBK Global MBK Global is a Qatar-headquartered technology and transformation platform operating at the intersection of energy, advanced engineering, and Industry 4.0. We are not a single-product company. We are an ecosystem orchestrator. Through a growing portfolio of ventures and joint initiatives — spanning AI, digital twins, automation, advanced analytics, and intelligent platforms — MBK Global connects global technology leaders with regional energy and industrial players to deliver transformation that is practical, enterprise-grade, and trusted. We operate in and around the oil & gas ecosystem, where security, professionalism, and operational resilience are non-negotiable. As a result, our internal IT environment must meet the same enterprise standards as the solutions we help deliver externally. Why This Role Exists MBK Global is built as a digitally native organisation. We expect our internal operations to be secure, efficient, highly productive, and modern by design. As we scale the holding company and its majority-owned joint ventures, we are appointing an IT Manager to take end-to-end ownership of internal IT operations. This is not a client-facing role. Your mission is to ensure that MBK Globals internal IT environment works flawlessly — enabling teams in Qatar and Pakistan to operate securely, efficiently, and at high speed, while remaining resilient and well-governed. The Core Challenge The defining challenge of this role is balance. You must design and operate an IT environment that balances: Security — appropriate to oil & gas and enterprise expectations Efficiency — avoiding unnecessary complexity or friction Productivity — enabling fast, collaborative, modern ways of working Innovation — ensuring MBK Global genuinely operates as a digitally native organisation Success is not maximising one at the expense of the others — it is winning on all four simultaneously. Role Overview As IT Manager, you will be the single point of accountability for all internal IT infrastructure, applications, and policies across: MBK Global (holding company), and its majority-owned joint ventures. You will design, implement, and run a secure, scalable, Microsoft-centric IT environment that supports: a small but growing organisation (currently distributed teams across Qatar and Pakistan, rapid onboarding and scale-up as new ventures and hires are added. Key Responsibilities Microsoft Enterprise Stack (Internal) Own rollout, configuration, and ongoing management of: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Office) Dynamics 365 (as applicable to internal operations) Azure services and identity (Entra ID / Azure AD) Standardise tools, access, and usage across MBK Global and its ventures. Manage licensing, security baselines, and access models. IT Security, Risk & Resilience Own internal cybersecurity posture and controls. Implement and manage: identity and access management, endpoint and device management (e.g. Intune), data protection, backup, and recovery, secure remote and hybrid working. Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity readiness. Infrastructure & Internal Operations Manage all internal users, devices, and access (Pakistan and Qatar). Ensure stable, secure collaboration across locations. Establish lightweight but effective IT service management practices. Act as escalation point for internal IT incidents and issues. Productivity, Workflow & Digital Enablement Enable modern, high-productivity ways of working using Microsoft tools. Drive adoption of collaboration, automation, and workflow optimisation. Reduce friction in day-to-day work through smart tooling and configuration. Ensure MBK Global practices what it preaches in digital transformation. Governance & Scale Readiness Define and maintain internal IT policies and documentation. Manage vendors, MSPs, and specialist partners as required. Prepare the internal IT environment for growth, audits, and due diligence. What Were Looking For Experience & Credentials 7+ years in internal IT infrastructure or IT management roles. Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem. Relevant Microsoft certifications. Experience supporting enterprise, regulated, or high-trust environments. Experience in energy, industrial, consulting, or technology organisations is an advantage. Personal Attributes Enterprise-grade judgement and professionalism. Security-conscious, but pragmatic and productivity-focused. Comfortable working in a small, fast-growing organisation. Structured, dependable, and calm under pressure. Passion for modern IT, workflows, and digital enablement. Why Join MBK Global You will build and run the internal digital backbone of a growing technology platform. Your work will directly enable how the organisation operates and scales. You will work at the intersection of enterprise discipline and digital innovation. This is a foundational internal role, not a support function. If you take pride in building IT environments that are secure, efficient, and empowering, and enjoy balancing control with innovation, this role will be deeply rewarding.