IT Assistant Manager - Logistics Business Application

Black & Grey HR; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking an IT Assistant Manager Logistics Business Application for a globally recognized logistics services company based in Ajman, UAE. This crucial role entails managing IT applications, ensuring security compliance, and leading projects to enhance organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of IT application management experience and expertise in ERP systems like Oracle or SAP. This position includes attractive salary benefits and welcomes overseas applicants.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT application transformation.
• 5+ years of experience in IT application management.
• Project management certification or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of IT in aligning applications with organizational goals.
• Implement software solutions to enhance business efficiency.
• Conduct application control and security reviews.

Skills

IT application management

Leadership skills

Project management

ERP systems expertise

Cross-functional integration

Information security

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Dynamics

Job description

Black & Grey HR is seeking an IT Assistant Manager Logistics Business Application for a globally recognized logistics services company. The selected candidate will be responsible for IT applications management, security compliance, and ERP systems along with strong leadership and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Planning
   • Support the Head of IT in aligning business applications with organizational goals.
   • Research and recommend new technologies to enhance business applications.
   • Implement software solutions that drive efficiency and meet business needs.
2. Acquisition Deployment & Support
   • Assess and implement new applications and enhancements in the UAE.
   • Analyze existing systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
   • Promote best practices for application usage.
   • Coordinate with IT providers, internal teams, and business users to manage project timelines and support SLAs.
   • Ensure system integrations align with business and compliance requirements.
   • Work with vendors and stakeholders to troubleshoot and optimize applications.
   • Oversee application upgrades and enhancements.
3. Information Systems Control & Security
   • Conduct application control and security reviews.
   • Assess compliance with system standards, security policies, and disaster recovery plans.
   • Evaluate internal controls and security measures for existing and new systems.
   • Periodically review ITGC controls and Information Security compliance per Group Policies.
   • Lead initiatives for enhancing information security.
4. Operational Management
   • Supervise the application team to support business operations effectively.
   • Identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology.
   • Ensure application security, availability and compliance with industry standards.
   • Develop and maintain relationships with internal departments and external vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT application transformation and 5+ years of experience in IT application management and information security.
• Project management certification or relevant experience.
• Expertise in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or MS Dynamics).
• Experience in cross‑functional system integration and business process improvement.
• Knowledge of system and data quality assurance methodologies.
• Background in information systems auditing is an advantage.
• CISA certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary Benefits.

This role offers an opportunity to drive business application strategies, ensure security compliance and optimize IT solutions to support organizational success. Overseas candidates are welcome to apply!