Senior IT Manager

Nathan & Nathan; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathan & Nathan in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior IT Manager to lead its enterprise technology function, shaping strategy, digital transformation, and governance across applications, cloud, data, and security.

You will partner with senior management, regulators, auditors, and partners to deliver cost-efficient technology programs and build a high-performing IT team. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of enterprise IT leadership experience.
• Strong Oracle Fusion Applications and Oracle Utilities/OUCCS expertise.
• Experience with digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, and large programs.
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, outsourcing/AMS contracts.
• Experience with IT risk management, audits.
• Experience in utilities or regulated environments is desirable.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 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.
• Manage major technology programmes, vendors, strategic partnerships, contracts, and IT budgets.
• Drive technology optimization, 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

IT leadership

Oracle Fusion

Digital transformation

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Tools

Oracle Fusion Applications

OUCCS

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