Senior IT Manager

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Senior IT Manager to lead its enterprise technology function in Abu Dhabi, driving strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence across applications, cloud, data, and cybersecurity.

You will partner with executives, regulators, and technology partners to govern IT programs, manage budgets and vendors, and mentor a multidisciplinary team toward secure, scalable technology delivery.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Strong Oracle Fusion Applications and Oracle Utilities/OUCCS experience.
• Proven experience across digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, IT operations, and large-scale technology programmes.
• Experience managing IT budgets, strategic vendors, outsourcing/AMS contracts, and technology procurement.
• Experience with IT risk management, ITGC, cybersecurity, ISO and audits.
• Experience within utilities, energy, infrastructure, or another regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead enterprise applications, with ownership of Oracle Fusion Applications and Oracle Utilities/OUCCS.
• Drive digital transformation, automation, AI initiatives, analytics, and customer-focused technology solutions.
• Oversee cloud, infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Lead IT governance, risk, compliance, and technology audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory and security requirements.
• Manage major technology programmes, vendors, contracts, and IT CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
• Drive technology optimisation, cost efficiencies, process automation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technology updates to executive management and governance committees.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary IT team across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital, data, and project delivery.

Skills

Oracle Fusion Applications

Oracle Utilities/OUCCS

Digital transformation

Cloud

Cybersecurity

IT operations

IT governance

Audits

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Oracle Fusion Certified

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

PMP

ITIL

TOGAF

CISM/CISSP

Tools

Oracle Fusion Apps

Job description

Job description

About the job Senior IT Manager

Our client is a leading organisation in the UAE's utilities and district cooling sector, seeking an experienced Senior IT Manager to lead its enterprise technology function and drive technology strategy, digital transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.

The role will provide strategic and operational leadership across enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, IT operations, data, AI, governance, and technology projects, while working closely with senior management, business stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and strategic technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead enterprise applications, with strong ownership of Oracle Fusion Applications and Oracle Utilities/OUCCS.
• Drive digital transformation, automation, AI initiatives, analytics, and customer-focused technology solutions.
• Oversee cloud, infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Lead IT governance, risk, compliance, and technology audits, ensuring alignment with relevant regulatory and security requirements.
• Manage major technology programmes, vendors, strategic partnerships, contracts, and IT CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
• Drive technology optimisation, cost efficiencies, process automation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technology updates and recommendations to executive management and relevant governance committees.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary IT team across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital, data, and project delivery.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of progressive IT experience, including significant enterprise IT leadership experience.
• Strong experience with Oracle Fusion Applications and Oracle Utilities/OUCCS.
• Proven experience across digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, IT operations, enterprise applications, and large-scale technology programmes.
• Experience managing IT budgets, strategic vendors, outsourcing/AMS contracts, and technology procurement.
• Experience with IT risk management, ITGC, cybersecurity, ISO and external/internal audits.
• Experience within utilities, energy, infrastructure, or another regulated/customer-intensive environment is highly desirable.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and communication skills.

Mandatory Certifications

• Oracle Fusion Certified
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• PMP

Preferred

ITIL, TOGAF, CISM/CISSP or equivalent.

Language

Fluent English required; Arabic is an advantage