Senior IT Manager

Location: Dubai

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Manager to oversee and manage all components of the IT function including infrastructure cybersecurity SAP/ERP systems applications cloud networking and IT support operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in leading large-scale IT environments and hands-on experience in SAP implementation or rollout ensuring seamless integration across business units. Experience in an FMCG company is an added advantage.
Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

• Lead the full IT landscape-infrastructure cybersecurity SAP/ERP networking cloud hardware and user support.

• Drive and manage SAP implementation enhancements integrations and support ensuring alignment with business processes.

• Develop and execute IT strategy cybersecurity roadmap DR/BCP plans and digital transformation initiatives.

• Oversee IT security operations (threat management audits compliance vulnerability management).

• Ensure high system uptime performance and scalability to support business growth.

• Manage SAP vendors consultants and internal teams for smooth project execution.

• Ensure IT governance policies SOPs data protection and compliance standards across all systems.

• Lead IT infrastructure upgrades cloud migrations security enhancements and system deployments.

• Collaborate with Finance Supply Chain Sales Production and HR teams for SAP process alignment.

• Manage IT budgets procurement vendor contracts and service level performance.

• Oversee IT service desk performance with strong user-centric support frameworks.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or related field.

• Masters degree (MBA/IT Management) is an advantage.

• Preferred certifications: SAP certifications CISSP CISM CEH ITIL PMP CCNA/CCNP Azure/AWS.

• 8-12 years of progressive IT experience including SAP implementation rollout upgrade or migration projects.

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Strong background in IT infrastructure cybersecurity cloud technologies networking and enterprise systems.

• Prior experience in FMCG manufacturing or high-volume operational environments is an added advantage.

• Proven experience managing technology transformations and multi-module SAP landscapes.

• Expertise in SAP functional and technical management integration and project execution.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Deep understanding of cyber defense infrastructure architecture cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and network security.

• Vendor management project management budgeting and IT operations excellence.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Arabic and English fluency (mandatory).