Senior ERP Manager

About Al Shirawi: Al Shirawi Group is a prominent, diversified conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), established in 1971.Al Shirawi Group operates through more than 48 subsidiary entities across different sectors. These include companies specializing in engineering solutions, trading, automotive, construction and more. Each sub-entity focuses on delivering niche services or products while leveraging the expertise of the larger group.

IT at Al Shirawi Group:

Information Technology (IT) plays a crucial role in Al Shirawi Groups operations, facilitating efficiency, productivity, and innovation across its various subsidiaries. The group's IT strategy is aimed at integrating cutting-edge technology to support business processes, enhance communication, and optimize resource management.

• ERP Systems Integration: IT supports the integration and optimization of Oracle ERP systems (like Oracle EBS/Fusion), ensuring smooth operations and real-time data access across various business units.
• Data Management & Analytics: IT enables effective data management, helping the group leverage business intelligence tools for better decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Cybersecurity & Data Protection: With a growing emphasis on data security, IT ensures the protection of sensitive business and customer information, complying with regulatory requirements.
• Infrastructure Management: IT maintains and manages the groups digital infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of internal systems, networks, and applications that support day-to-day business functions.
• Website Development and Management:Integration, configuration, and support of CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.
• Messaging & Collaboration: Configuring, deploying, and managing messaging tools for optimal use across teams and departments.

Al Shirawi Groups diverse portfolio of subsidiaries is supported by the IT services known as Digital Solutions & Services that enables digital transformation, operational efficiency, and secure management of resources across its various industries.

Job Title: Senior ERP Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior ERP Manager to lead the management, optimization, and continuous improvement of our Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. In this role, the ERP Lead will collaborate closely with the IT Director to ensure the effective operation of IT projects and drive process enhancements across the business. The ideal candidate should hold a strong technical background in Oracle ERP systems, deep expertise in program management, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead ERP Initiatives: Own the ERP EBS upgrades and initiate ERP Fusion journey for Al Shirawi group by Partnering with the IT Director to oversee and guide ERP projects and teams, ensuring the implementation of best practices, robust solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship and feedback.
2. Day-to-Day Operations: Collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) to monitor and support the ongoing operation of Oracle ERP applications, ensuring alignment with business needs.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments to assess and prioritize IT requirements, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and long-term strategy.
4. System Implementation & Support: Manage the deployment and support of the Oracle ERP system, including key modules such as finance, human resources, supply chain, and manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
5. Policy & Documentation: Develop and maintain clear IT policies, procedures, and documentation to support ERP system management and operations.
6. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including contract negotiations, service level agreements, and software licensing, ensuring optimal value and compliance.
7. Process Optimization: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system optimization within the ERP system to drive operational efficiency.
8. Compliance & Security: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices regarding data security, privacy, and system integrity.
9. Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential impact on our IT operations and ERP system and recommending improvements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing IT operations, particularly with Oracle EBS and carrying out Fusion Implementation Journey from base.
• ERP Expertise: Strong experience in implementing, customizing, supporting, and upgrading Oracle ERP systems.
• Program Management: Demonstrated success in leading ERP-related IT projects with a solid understanding of program management principles.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a diverse team of IT professionals.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), ITIL) are desirable.

Salary: Based on experience.