Senior IT Manager - Manufacturing

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead the strategic development of its IT function. This role involves overseeing SAP environments, driving digital transformation, and enhancing infrastructure across departments. Candidates should have significant IT experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in digital solutions. This position is ideal for technology leaders passionate about innovation in the FMCG or manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT experience, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven expertise managing SAP ECC environments.
• Certifications like ITIL, PMP, or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee SAP ECC environments and digital workflow tools.
• Govern cybersecurity policies in line with ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analytics

Cybersecurity

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Information Systems

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SAP ECC

Power BI

IBM CP4BA

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead the strategic development and modernization of our client's IT function in Dubai. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving infrastructure enhancement, enterprise system excellence, and digital transformation across departments. Key Responsibilities: • Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with business goals. • Oversee SAP ECC environments (FICO, SD, MM, PP) and integration with internal/external systems. • Lead adoption of digital workflow tools (e.g., IBM CP4BA or similar). • Manage data analytics platforms including Power BI, SAP BI, or similar tools. • Govern cybersecurity policies in line with ISO 27001, NIST, etc. • Lead project execution, IT budgeting, and vendor negotiations. • Enable agile IT operations, support systems, and infrastructure (cloud/on-prem).

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Proven expertise managing SAP ECC (especially FICO, SD, MM, PP). • Strong background in digital transformation and infrastructure modernization. • Fluency in both Arabic and English. • Relevant academic background in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering. • Knowledge and implementation experience of cybersecurity frameworks. • Certifications like ITIL, PMP, or SAP preferred; ISO 27001 or other cybersecurity certs are a plus. • This opportunity is ideal for technology leaders with a passion for innovation, a strategic mindset, and strong stakeholder engagement capabilities in the FMCG or manufacturing industry. Note: We do not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.