Program Director – Enterprise Platforms

Salt; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Program Director for Enterprise Technology Sales & Consulting. This strategic role involves leading the modernization of enterprise platforms across Finance, HR, and Operations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience and a proven track record in managing large-scale digital transformation programs, while working closely with C-suite executives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading enterprise platforms or digital transformation programs.
• Strong delivery background across systems.
• Functional expertise across Finance, Procurement, HR, and Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Drive vision, delivery, and evolution of critical business systems.
• Define and execute the enterprise applications strategy.
• Act as strategic IT partner to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Change Management

Education

MBA or Master's in Business, Information Systems or Engineering

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SAP S / 4HANA

Workday

Yardi

Job description

Salt Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Salt Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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Associate Director | Enterprise Technology Sales & Consulting | Middle East

We’re working with a diversified group undergoing a major digital transformation and we’re looking for an experienced Program Director to lead the modernisation and unification of their enterprise platforms.

In this strategic leadership role, you'll drive the vision, delivery, and evolution of critical business systems across Finance, HR, Procurement, Asset Management, and Operations. This is an opportunity to lead enterprise-wide transformation at scale, enabling real value through platforms such as Oracle and SAP.

You’ll be partnering directly with C-level leaders and managing a high-performing team of product owners, architects, and delivery specialists - all focused on building future-ready systems.

Enterprise Strategy & Roadmapping

• Define and drive the enterprise applications strategy in line with the group’s transformation agenda.
• Develop long-term roadmaps across ERP, HR, leasing, and planning systems with an eye on innovation, scalability, and efficiency.
• Lead platform evaluations and lifecycle strategies across business domains.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Value

• Act as the strategic IT partner to executive leadership across Finance, HR, Operations, and beyond.
• Translate business priorities into scalable platform capabilities that enable agility and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure all systems deliver measurable ROI, user satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Lead cross-functional product teams managing Finance, HR, Procurement, and Leasing platforms.
• Oversee solution architecture and delivery teams to ensure robust design, integration, and system performance.
• Champion governance, platform consistency, and agile delivery methodologies.

Technology Governance & Change Management

• Establish and lead governance over platform design, change control, and release management.
• Promote simplification, harmonization, and automation across the enterprise landscape.
• Align with Data, Integration, and Digital teams on system architecture and user experience.

Continuous Improvement & Measurement

• Define and monitor KPIs for system usage, effectiveness, and business impact.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement and post-implementation value realization.
• Maintain adherence to compliance, audit, and security frameworks across systems.

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience :

• 12+ years leading enterprise platforms or digital transformation programs.
• Strong delivery background across systems like Oracle Fusion, SAP S / 4HANA, Workday, or Yardi.
• Functional expertise across Finance, Procurement, HR, and Asset Management.
• Experience working with business leaders to deliver platform-enabled change.

Preferred Background :

• Track record in multi-entity or regional / global organisations.
• Familiarity with real estate, hospitality, or education sectors is a plus.
• Experience with agile, DevOps, and product-based delivery models.
• MBA or Master’s in Business, Information Systems, or Engineering preferred.
• Strategic mindset with strong operational execution
• Influential leadership and cross-functional team management
• Strong business acumen and C-level stakeholder presence
• Passion for continuous improvement and platform innovation

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Consulting

IT Services and IT Consulting

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