Senior IT Business Partner - PM

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

Job summary

A major contracting firm in Qatar is looking for a Senior IT Business Partner to manage strategic IT plans and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in ERP systems and IT program management, with at least ten years of experience, including a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of industry practices, particularly in construction, will enhance success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years working experience, with 8 years in a supervisory role.
• 2 years of experience in the GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs.
• Monitor program progress, risks, and issues proactively.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines.

Skills

ERP implementation knowledge

Enterprise Architecture knowledge

Knowledge of finance and accounting laws

Construction industry processes knowledge

High-performing team building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

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

• 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
• Agility
• 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