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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Head of IT – ERP Experience

A Head of IT is required by my global client specializing within many verticals. Your role is to plan, direct, manage and oversee the IT/IS activities and operations of the Group; administer the IT budget, staff and physical facilities across the Group.

Define global IT strategy and IT standards for the Group

Ensure that all IT investments and efforts are in line with Global IT strategy and that the defined IT vision is properly implemented

Set-up proper governance at Group level (Policies & Procedures) and IT project level (Steering Committees, Project Review, Budget)

Manage, direct, control and motivate Information Technology departments. Accountable for the management, mentoring and career development of all IT staff within the Group.

Develop an annual plan and operating budget for the IT department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure that targets are met.

Define and seeks approval for the level of IT resources required to meet goals.

Negotiate service level agreements with both internal customers and service providers and monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.

Manage directly some strategic projects (ERP alignment, Standardization of data)

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience with real experience of ERP rollout and Infrastructure supervision

Proven senior IT Management experience.

Proven track record of driving IT strategy.

Experience of managing multiple IT disciplines i.e. Projects, user support, Infrastructure

Broad understanding of computer systems, IT network, databases and applications.

In depth experience of negotiating with and managing third parties

Flexible, committed, entrepreneurial and able to work in a pressurized environment

Excellent project management skills, very good communication skills and strong knowledge of mid size ERP (in particular Dynamics )

Fluent English

About the Company

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.

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