Senior IT Manager - Manufacturing (Arabic Speaker)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai seeks a Senior IT Manager to drive strategic IT transformation. This role involves overseeing SAP environments, data analytics, and cybersecurity policies. Ideal for candidates with extensive IT leadership experience and a passion for innovation in the FMCG or manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years enterprise IT experience, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Certifications (ITIL, PMP, SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Manage data analytics platforms and ensure cybersecurity governance.
• Lead project execution, budgeting, and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Digital Transformation

SAP Management

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Operations

Education

Computer Science

Information Systems

Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SAP BI

IBM CP4BA

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead the strategic development and modernization of our clients' 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:

1. Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
2. Oversee SAP ECC environments (FICO, SD, MM, PP) and integration with internal/external systems.
3. Lead adoption of digital workflow tools (e.g., IBM CP4BA or similar).
4. Manage data analytics platforms including Power BI, SAP BI, or similar tools.
5. Govern cybersecurity policies in line with ISO 27001, NIST, etc.
6. Lead project execution, IT budgeting, and vendor negotiations.
7. Enable agile IT operations supporting systems and infrastructure (cloud/on-prem).

Requirements:

1. Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
2. Proven expertise managing SAP ECC (especially FICO, SD, MM, PP).
3. Strong background in digital transformation and infrastructure modernization.
4. Fluency in both Arabic and English.
5. Relevant academic background in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.
6. Knowledge and implementation experience of cybersecurity frameworks.
7. Certifications like ITIL, PMP, or SAP preferred; ISO 27001 or other cybersecurity certifications 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.

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