Senior IT Manager - Manufacturing (Arabic Speaker)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior IT Manager to drive strategic IT development and modernization. You will oversee SAP ECC environments, lead the adoption of digital workflow tools, and manage cybersecurity policies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of enterprise IT experience, including leadership roles, and is fluent in Arabic and English. This role offers an exciting opportunity for technology leaders in the FMCG or manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT experience with at least 3 in leadership.
• Proven expertise managing SAP ECC, especially FICO SD MM PP.
• Strong background in digital transformation and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee SAP ECC environments and integration with systems.
• Govern cybersecurity policies in line with ISO 27001 and NIST.

Skills

Enterprise IT experience

SAP ECC management

Digital transformation

Fluency in Arabic and English

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering

Tools

SAP ECC (FICO SD MM PP)

Power 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

• 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).

Requirements

• 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.

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