At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

The Manager, IT Services, provides strategic and operational leadership for IT services across Precision Drilling s Middle East operations, ensuring reliable technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendor management, and project delivery. This role partners closely with regional business leaders, vendors, and global IT teams to deliver technology solutions that support business performance and operational excellence.

CULTURE: Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Serve as the primary IT contact for Middle East operations, ensuring timely resolution of incidents, service requests, and escalations
• Manage regional IT infrastructure, networks, end-user technology, field systems, and connectivity to support reliable business operations
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity standards, access controls, software licensing compliance, and IT governance requirements
• Lead relationships with vendors, telecommunications providers, and service partners while overseeing IT assets, procurement, and lifecycle management
• Partner with business leaders and global IT teams to deliver technology projects, infrastructure upgrades, budgeting initiatives, and continuous service improvements

Desired Candidate Profile

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, operations, or technical support, including experience leading teams, vendors, projects, or cross-functional initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, networking, endpoint management, cybersecurity, identity and access management, and IT service management
• Experience managing third-party vendors and telecommunications providers; exposure to SAP, ServiceNow, ITIL, or relevant technical certifications is an asset
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and build relationships across technical and business teams