IT Director

apartmentConnecting Minds placeDubai calendar_month 

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Director to lead and oversee the management of our Oracle systems and associated applications across multiple campuses in Dubai and Sharjah. This senior leadership role will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our Oracle enterprise solutions that support core educational and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the overall management, maintenance, and enhancement of Oracle ERP systems and related applications.
  • Oversee daily operations of Oracle modules including finance, HR, student information systems, and other integrated platforms.
  • Develop and implement strategies for Oracle system upgrades, patches, and customizations ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including academic departments, administration, and finance to understand system requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Manage Oracle system security, user access controls, and compliance with data protection policies.
  • Liaise with Oracle vendors and external consultants for technical support, troubleshooting, and system optimizations.
  • Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals responsible for Oracle systems and applications.
  • Ensure system documentation, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity processes are in place and regularly updated.
  • Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage Oracle functionalities to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Monitor system performance, prepare reports, and present updates to senior leadership.

Requirements:

  • Extensive hands-on experience managing Oracle ERP systems in large, complex organizations — preferably in the education sector.
  • Proven track record in leading Oracle application teams and successfully implementing upgrades, integrations, and custom solutions.
  • Strong understanding of multiple Oracle modules including Finance, HR, Student Systems, Procurement, etc.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across campuses.
  • Knowledge of data governance, IT security best practices, and compliance standards.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; Oracle certifications preferred.

Salary: AED 40,000 to 50,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Connecting Minds HR Services FZE is an Executive Recruitment agency that focuses on providing the right fit and tailored approach to help our clients to obtain the right match.

Our Jobs influence our life ! A business is only as good as the people within it. We invest in time, we talk to our clients to understand the business needs, motivation and the goals.

We provide world class services such as Executive Search and Selection through our office located in the UAE. We take pride to get the right fit as we personally interview each candidate for the role. This provides a touch of personalized service that goes an extended way with both the candidate and company.

It also gives us the sense of the right match required to make both parties contented.

We come with unique experience in Recruitment, Outsourcing and PRO Services.

We provide search and selection recruitment service in the staffing across different industries.

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