Manager - Enterprise and Business Solutions

Aldar Properties

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: OP548-84

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Summary:
* Manage the selection, implementation, development, deployment, and support of appropriate enterprise solutions and BI applications as per business requirements

Roles and Responsibilities:
* Accountable for the delivery of and support for IT/ERP applications; manage all aspects of systems analysis, design, development, installation, maintenance, enhancement, and support for mission-critical application system
* Lead the Oracle ERP Team to deliver and support integrated consolidated solutions 
* Provide leadership and mentoring to the team on all technical and functional aspects of the ERP applications deployed in the organization
* Lead the development of business intelligence solutions that helps analysis and decision making across many levels of the organization
* Participate in the formulation of the company business system architecture plans, assessing cost and feasibility of system requests and ensuring the plan supports both strategic and near-term needs
* Identify customer requirements, assess impacts to other data and systems, consider available technologies, compare costs and benefits, and recommend solutions
* Evaluation of standard IT applications in the market regarding functional fit and technical quality, support in the selection of the solutions 
* Implement business system plans, directing development, release, and maintenance of company business application and process control systems
* Integrate activities with business units and other IT functions to ensure the successful implementation and support of IT Applications
* Monitors time and costs to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets 
* Monitor and report on the status of multiple concurrent project efforts
* Develops documentation standards
* Foster and maintain good relationships with customers to ensure processes are integrated to support expected customer service levels
* Ensure collaborative team environment 
* Ensure conformance to relevant Service Level Agreements

Reporting Lines:
* Report to: IT Director (n-2)
* Report From: ERP Finance, Leasing Sales & CRM, Procurement & Projects , Database Administration , HR and HCM, and Analytics

Requirements

* Bachelors Degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent. 
* Applicable industry certification
* Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience out of which at least 5 years in the position of project leader or manager in a leading organization.
* Prior experience in the design and implementation of Oracle ERP systems (R12) essential
* Strong functional and technical skills across ERP domains of Financials, CRM, HCM, Projects, Procurement, Property Manager, etc...
* Knowledge of Fusion and other relevant emerging technologies necessary
* Knowledge of Real Estate Business Processes including Development and Asset Management required. Ability to solve complex problems through innovative approaches essential.
* Knowledge of formal project management methodologies and tools (PMI, Oracle AIM, Microsoft Project, etc.). 
* Experience in planning and deploying Business Intelligence Solutions

Interpersonal skills:
* Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation
* Strong verbal and written communication skill and presentation skills
* Proven record in working collaboratively with business teams. 

Key Performance Indicators:
* Business Applications Cost per User (cost / # of active users)
* Applications Uptime (Time ERP is accessible to users / Total time during the period)
* Number of business processes enhanced per year through IT drive initiatives 
* Employees Satisfaction vis-à-vis Business Solutions Services (Survey conducted to assess employees satisfaction)

About the Company

The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi's most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced, with residential communities accounting for around half of assets, retail property representing a third, and the remainder split between commercial and hospitality.

With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 percent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property.

Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Abu Dhabi government, which is a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirates Vision 2030 strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.

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