Enterprise Applications Manager | Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are partnering with a well-established, diversified group in the UAE to recruit an experienced and visionary Enterprise Applications Manager.

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the architecture, design, development, and integration of all internal business applications. You’ll serve as the custodian of the enterprise applications landscape, ensuring the organization’s systems are efficient, scalable, and aligned with long-term business objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep ERP expertise and a passion for driving digital transformation across complex business environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• Oversee day-to-day management and administration of application systems and teams
• Ensure alignment between business needs and application capabilities
• Manage ERP and core business applications, including integrations
• Maintain design integrity across all developments (in-house or outsourced)

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the applications team
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional growth

Application & Portfolio Management

• Monitor and evolve the applications portfolio
• Ensure effective lifecycle management and continuous improvement
• Promote reuse of components and consistency across systems

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage budgets for applications initiatives
• Optimize costs and ensure supplier quality

Strategy & Innovation

• Contribute to the IT strategy with a focus on applications management
• Define and maintain long-term application roadmaps
• Ensure cost, value, and risk objectives are achieved

Brand & Representation

• Represent the organization at industry events (e.g., GITEX, Oracle OpenWorld)
• Publish thought leadership content to strengthen the company’s technology presence

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Maintain strong communication with business and IT stakeholders
• Promote documentation, training, and knowledge sharing across teams

Policies & Procedures

• Develop and enforce standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (required), MBA (preferred)
• PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification (preferred)
• ERP certifications (Oracle, Salesforce, MS Navision, Yardi, etc.) are a plus
• Deep technical expertise in Oracle Hyperion / Oracle EPM is required

Experience

• 15+ years in implementing enterprise applications
• 5+ years in managerial or leadership roles
• Industry exposure in Automotive, Real Estate, Trading, Supply Chain, Finance, or Manufacturing

Core Competencies

• Business process optimization (Six Sigma/CMM a plus)
• ERP implementation & integration expertise
• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
• Sound understanding of accounting and costing methods
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Positive, problem-solving, and team-oriented approach
• Fluency in English (Arabic a plus)

*Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, we kindly request that only candidates who meet all the required qualifications apply. This helps us ensure a faster and more focused recruitment process.*