IT Assistant Manager - Logistics Business Application

Black & Grey HR; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Assistant Manager for Logistics Business Applications. This role involves overseeing IT applications management, ensuring security compliance, and driving business application strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERP systems and project management, with a focus on optimizing IT solutions for organizational success. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in IT management.

Benefits

Attractive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Opportunities for overseas candidates

Qualifications

• 10 years in IT application transformation, 5 years in IT application management.
• Project management certification or relevant experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support IT strategy alignment and enhance business applications.
• Manage application upgrades, security compliance, and vendor relations.

Skills

IT applications management

Project management

Leadership

Information security

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics)

Cross-functional system integration

Business process improvement

System and data quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

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

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
2. 10 years of experience in IT application transformation and 5 years of experience in IT application management and information security.
3. Project management certification or relevant experience.
4. Expertise in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or MS Dynamics).
5. Experience in cross-functional system integration and business process improvement.
6. Knowledge of system and data quality assurance methodologies.
7. Background in information systems auditing is an advantage.
8. CISA certification is preferred.
9. Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles is a plus.
10. 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 open to apply!