Senior IT Business Partner - MM

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in Qatar seeks a Senior IT Business Partner to serve as the strategic interface with business units. The role involves developing IT programs aligned with company objectives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Candidates must have extensive experience in ERP systems, particularly SAP, and a strong background in IT program management. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence IT strategy within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years working experience, with 8 years in a relevant supervisory position.
• Experience in GCC countries is a plus.
• ERP knowledge preferably in SAP functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs.
• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Lead and oversee cross-functional project teams.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Communicate program status and performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration

Accountability

Resilience

Quality

Leadership

Business Objects L4

Testing-Integration L4

SAP Certified Application Consultant L4

Data Integration L4

Applications Systems Integration L4

Build High-Performing Teams

Provide Direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Professional degree in Certifications in Tier-1 ERP systems from Microsoft, SAP or Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior IT Business Partner serves as the strategic interface with assigned business unit or functional area for solution discovery, service management, and relationship management. Serves as the business relationship link between Business Units and IT.

Job Responsibilities 1

Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs, aligning with organizational objectives and priorities.

Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring clear alignment with business goals and requirements.

Establish and maintain program governance structures, processes, and standards to ensure effective program management.

Lead and oversee cross-functional project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support throughout the program lifecycle.

Monitor program progress, risks, and issues, and take proactive measures to mitigate risks and address issues.

Coordinate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure stakeholder alignment, engagement, and satisfaction.

Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring adherence to financial and scheduling constraints.

Communicate program status, progress, and performance to stakeholders through regular updates and reports.

Facilitate program reviews and post-implementation evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify areas for improvement.

Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, methodologies, and practices to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of implementation of ERP and conjoined vertical specialized systems

Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture

Knowledge of industry best practices

Knowledge of finance and accounting laws and regulations, where applicable.

Knowledge of Construction, projects, FMCG industries related processes, as per assigned business unit

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 10 year(s) working experience, 8 year(s) in a relevant supervisory position, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Business Objects L4
• Testing-Integration L4
• SAP Certified Application Consultant L4
• Data Integration L4
• Applications Systems Integration L4
• Build High-Performing Teams
• Provide Direction

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Profesional degree in Certifications in Tier-1 ERP systems from Microsoft, SAP or Oracle