Assistant Manager - IT Applications UAE National

Michael Page

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Michael Page in the UAE seeks an Assistant Manager - IT Applications (UAE National) to oversee a portfolio of 30+ business applications, ensure upgrades, testing, lifecycle activities, and performance improvements. You will coordinate with vendors and service providers to drive project delivery.

The role focuses on governance, documentation, audit readiness, training, and user support across applications. Bachelor's in IT/CS/CE and 4+ years enterprise IT experience required; UAE national

Qualifications

  • UAE National candidates only.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience supporting enterprise or business applications.
  • Strong understanding of software development, databases, Windows and Linux environments.
  • Experience with ERP, HRMS, enterprise systems, or similar platforms.
  • Technical certifications such as ITIL, cloud, DevOps, or related credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Support, maintain, and enhance a portfolio of 30+ business applications and technology solutions.
  • Deliver system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and application lifecycle activities.
  • Participate in application development, coding, debugging, and performance optimisation initiatives.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, implementation partners, and service providers.
  • Support technology projects, implementations, and business improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain documentation, governance controls, audit readiness, and compliance standards.
  • Deliver user support, knowledge transfer, and training across business applications.

Skills

ERP/HRMS/enterprise systems
Windows & Linux environments
Software development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/CE

Tools

ITIL
Cloud
DevOps

Job description

Job Description:

Assistant Manager - IT Applications : UAE National
  • Join one of the UAE's most respected organisations
  • Must be UAE National with 4+ years' enterprise IT experience
About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, highly respected organisation operating within a complex and regulated corporate environment. The organisation manages a diverse portfolio of strategic business interests and is investing heavily in technology, governance, cybersecurity, and digital improvement initiatives.

Job Description
  • Support, maintain, and enhance a portfolio of 30+ business applications and technology solutions.
  • Deliver system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and application lifecycle activities.
  • Participate in application development, coding, debugging, and performance optimisation initiatives.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, implementation partners, and service providers.
  • Support technology projects, implementations, and business improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain documentation, governance controls, audit readiness, and compliance standards.
  • Deliver user support, knowledge transfer, and training across business applications.
The Successful Applicant
  • UAE National candidates only.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience supporting enterprise or business applications.
  • Strong understanding of software development, databases, Windows and Linux environments.
  • Experience working with ERP, HRMS, enterprise systems, or similar business platforms.
  • Technical certifications such as ITIL, cloud, DevOps, or related credentials are advantageous.
What's On Offer
  • Opportunity to join a respected and stable organisation with a strong long-term outlook.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale applications, projects, and technologies.
  • Broad role spanning applications, projects, governance, and vendor management.
  • Visibility to senior technology leadership and key business stakeholders.
  • Excellent platform for career development and continued technical learning.
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse application landscape rather than a single technology platform.
Contact: Ian Pollington

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7084184

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