IT Applications Lead for Enterprise Apps & Governance

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

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