IT Business Solutions & Applications Expert (mid-senior role) UAE Nationals

Consultz is supporting our client a well-renowned Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) in the region in their search for IT Business Solutions Applications Expert for a mid-senior level role.

The role is responsible for leading the strategy delivery and governance of enterprise applications to ensure alignment with IT and business objectives with a focus on enabling AI-driven capabilities. This strategic and hands-on role defines the Target Operating Model (TOM) for Business Solutions develops multi-year application roadmaps and drives operational excellence across key platforms including Oracle ERP (Fusion/EPM) Dynamics CRM and Adobe Experience Cloud. The role also includes application rationalization vendor management and ensuring compliance with governance risk and security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define the Target Operating Model (TOM):

• Lead the design of the Business Solutions operating model balancing centralized and decentralized ownership with clear governance structures.
  

• Establish accountabilities processes and engagement principles to ensure efficient application management.
  

2. Develop and Maintain Enterprise Applications Roadmap:

• Create and maintain a two-year enterprise applications roadmap aligning with business and IT strategies.
  

• Identify and prioritize key initiatives (e.g. Oracle Redwood Dynamics CRM enhancements Adobe integration) that drive automation and AI capabilities.
  

3. Application Rationalization:

• Assess the current enterprise application portfolio and define the target-state landscape (invest divest replace retire).
  

• Provide recommendations on sequencing prioritization and implementation of changes to optimize the portfolio.
  

4. Governance & Lifecycle Management:

• Formalize a "Permit to Operate" framework for all enterprise applications ensuring adherence to checkpoints approval criteria and go-live governance.
  

• Drive continuous improvement in operational stability quality and performance across key enterprise platforms.
  

5. Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• Strengthen vendor relationships ensuring timely renewals compliance with SLAs and performance tracking.
  

• Drive cost optimization leveraging strategic value from technology partners and enhancing vendor accountability.
  

6. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing collaborative team focused on project delivery communication and capability development.
  

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and ensure the team delivers predictable high-quality outcomes.
  

7. Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure governance maturity across all enterprise applications with a focus on maintaining audit readiness adherence to IT security policies and continuous compliance with industry standards.