Senior Technology Advisor (Arabic & English)

About the role

Al Jazeera Media Network is looking for a Senior Advisor – Technology to partner with the Managing Director of Technology. The role connects executive priorities with technical delivery, bringing independent expertise to complex technology decisions such as emerging technologies, major initiatives, implementation risks and long-term direction. It works across the Network with senior leaders, business divisions and technical teams, and requires professional fluency in both Arabic and English.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the Managing Director of Technology on technology trends, strategic choices, investment priorities and long-term direction.
• Review major initiatives, business cases, technical assessments and solution designs, offering clear, balanced recommendations.
• Guide teams through feasibility, solution selection, integration, implementation risks and post-implementation evaluation.
• Identify opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, cloud, data analytics and digital platforms.
• Advise on architecture, governance, security, resilience, continuity and technology risk.
• Bring business stakeholders, technical teams, consultants and providers together to support informed decisions.
• Translate complex technical matters into concise executive briefings, assessments and recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant progressive experience in senior technology advisory, strategy, architecture, transformation or complex programme environments.
• Strong record of advising senior leaders on complex, high-impact technology initiatives.
• Ability to assess solution designs, business cases, delivery approaches, dependencies, risks and expected outcomes.
• Professional fluency in both Arabic and English, spoken and written (both mandatory).
• Excellent executive communication, analytical, stakeholder-engagement and problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• Broad knowledge of cloud, cybersecurity, data and analytics, automation and artificial intelligence.
• Particularly valuable: experience in media, broadcasting or digital platforms, a relevant postgraduate qualification, and experience with technology vendors, consultants or strategic partnerships.