Manager of Local Partnership Engagement Qatarization

Position at Al Jazeera Media Network The Head of Broadcast Systems is expected to draft and lead Al Jazeera's vision of technology, namely, in the Broadcast Systems space. You will be an industry-savvy leader who will assist the organization in identifying where-to-plays, right-to-wins, and whitespaces to keep the Broadcast Systems services at their best. As the Head of Broadcast Systems, you will also be leading end-to-end Broadcast support activities, identifying root causes for major incidents, and planning and overseeing transformation into SMPTE2110 / IP, cloud media services, AI / ML with practical knowledge of Broadcast and IT alike. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that the Al Jazeera Broadcast Systems and Infrastructure meet the needs of Al Jazeera and are maintained according to world-class standards and efficiency. Make Broadcast Systems and Infrastructure compliant in all activities with organizational, security, architectural, and other ITIL / ITSM policies and standards. Oversee the research of new technologies and solutions to transform into IP / SMPTE2110, cloud-based media services, and AI / ML for broadcast to empower journalists and other business units. Prepare budgets, cost-benefit analysis, feasibility reports, and impact studies of new solutions. Interface with senior management and stakeholders across the network to forecast and plan for future requirements of News, Editorial, and other end-users to facilitate coverage of breaking news and major events. Oversee integrated and structured performance systems and dashboard KPIs for all projects, systems, services, resources, and targets, working closely with all respective teams and stakeholders to monitor and optimize performance of the overall systems. Report and escalate services and systems performance KPIs, risk register updates, develop and execute mitigation plans to deliver best-in-class media and broadcast technology systems and services. Foster a culture of excellence, trust, and responsibility within the Broadcast and Technology teams that aligns with Al Jazeera's core values. Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Electronics / Telecommunication / Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent field as a minimum. Experience: At least 12+ years in a News / Sports / Entertainment channel in similar systems.#J-18808-Ljbffr