Senior Technology Advisor

Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) wants a Senior Advisor – Technology in Doha to work as a close partner to the Managing Director of Technology, within the MD Office of the Technology & Network Operations Division. Professional fluency in Arabic and English, spoken and written, is mandatory in both languages.

Senior technology advisor job details in Doha

The advisor links executive priorities with technical delivery, bringing an independent view and practical judgement to complex technology decisions. The work runs across the whole Network, with senior leaders, business divisions and technical teams, and covers media, broadcast and digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Advises the Managing Director of Technology on strategic choices, technology trends, long-term direction and where investment should go
• Reviews business cases, solution designs, technical assessments and major initiatives, and gives balanced recommendations
• Guides teams through feasibility, solution selection, integration, implementation risk and post-implementation evaluation
• Spots practical opportunities in artificial intelligence, automation, cloud, data analytics and digital platforms
• Counsels on architecture, governance, security, resilience, continuity and technology risk
• Convenes consultants, providers, technical teams and business stakeholders so that decisions are well informed and delivery succeeds
• Turns complex technical matters into concise executive briefings, assessments and recommendations

Requirements

• Significant progressive experience in senior technology advisory, strategy, architecture, transformation or complex programme work
• A strong record of advising senior leaders and shaping decisions on complex, high-impact technology initiatives
• Ability to weigh business cases, solution designs, delivery approaches, dependencies, risks and expected outcomes
• Broad knowledge of current technology, including cloud, cybersecurity, data and analytics, automation and AI
• Excellent executive communication, analytical, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in media, broadcasting, digital platforms or another complex, always-on operation
• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Experience working with technology vendors, consultants or strategic partnerships

How to apply

Applications go through the Al Jazeera careers site, where candidates can apply using the button below.