IT Manager

AlNafea Foods company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking an experienced Head of IT to drive IT operations and strategy. The role involves managing technical teams and assuring system performance through SAP and other technologies, ensuring data integrity aligns with business needs. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of both SAP systems and business processes, backed by significant IT leadership experience.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Health insurance

Career growth

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of IT experience, with 5 in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with SAP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall IT function across the organization.
• Ensure system performance, security, and stability.
• Liaise with stakeholders for IT-related improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

SQL

HANA

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of IT to lead our IT operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP systems Microsoft products, including development, upgrades, and troubleshooting. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage technical teams, improve system performance, ensure data integrity, and support business operations through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying IT needs, aligning IT strategies with business goals, and developing IT roadmaps.
• Lead and manage the overall IT function across the organization.

•Oversee the implementation, development, and upgrades of the SAP system (including modules such as MM, SD, FI, etc.).

•Ensure system performance, security, and stability across all IT platforms.

•Manage SAP reports development and modifications based on business requirements.

•Modify and update pricing structures within the SAP system as needed.

•Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including system errors, user problems, and integration failures.

•Liaise with internal stakeholders to identify IT-related improvements and ensure alignment with business needs.

•Supervise IT staff, vendors, and consultants.

•Plan and execute system upgrades and enhancements with minimal disruption to operations.

•Ensure compliance with data security policies and industry best practices.

Skills

Preferred Skills:

•Experience with SAP HANA, ABAP development, and data migration.

•Familiarity with other enterprise systems (CRM, WMS, etc.).

•Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is a plus.

• Understanding of the SAP Business one system and modules: Comprehensive knowledge of SAP B1: Understanding the system structure, how it works, and how the various modules are interconnected.
• Little knowledge how to manage general accounts, general ledger, expenses, revenues, fixed assets, financial reports (balance sheet, profit and loss).
• Sales (Sales - A/R): Manage quotations, sales orders, sales invoices, and follow up with customers and debtors.
• Knowledge how to manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, supplier invoices, and follow up with suppliers and creditors.
• Knowledge how to management, inventory items, inventory movement (in/out), valuation, inventory.
• The ability to analyze a company's current business processes, identify points for improvement and how SAP B1 can efficiently support these processes.
• Converting the needs of different departments in the company into functional requirements that can be implemented in SAP B1.
• Ability to design solutions using standard SAP B1 features, or identify the need for customizations or add-ons.
• Understanding the SQL language, table design, complex queries, and database administration.
• Understanding SQL Script, data modeling, HANA database administration, and in-memory analytics.
• User and Authorization Management, Backup & Recovery, Performance, Monitoring and Optimization, Installing Patches, Upgrades and System Security
• Ability to identify problems, analyze root causes, and develop effective and innovative solutions.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to learn new features, emerging technologies (such as AI, IoT linked to SAP HANA), and best practices.
• Ability to train and support end users.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

•Minimum 7–10 years of experience in IT roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.

•Strong hands-on experience with SAP systems, including development, configuration, and upgrades.

•Proven experience in modifying pricing and other business-critical data in SAP.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Managing relationships with technology vendors, negotiating contracts, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Monitoring the performance of IT systems, generating reports, and identifying areas for improvement.