Functional Consultant

Enterprise Applications Manager/Techno Functional Consultant | 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.*