Associate Manager, Business Applications (IT Department - ref. d32343123

Job Description

Job Description Associate Manager, Business Applications (IT Department)

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Manager Business Applications to lead and manage ERP and HRMS systems within our organization. The role requires strong hands-on experience in implementing and supporting ERP solutions such as Oracle Fusion, Odoo, and HRMS platforms like Oracle HRMS or SAP SuccessFactors.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Real Estate and Contracting industries, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions.

• Lead and oversee the implementation, customization, and support of ERP and HRMS applications
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, system integrators, and ERP partners to ensure smooth delivery
• Analyse business requirements, identify gaps, and propose best practice solutions aligned with industry standards
• Drive process improvements, automation, and change management initiatives across departments
• Provide hands-on functional expertise in Oracle Fusion, Odoo, Oracle HRMS, and SAP SuccessFactors
• Ensure system integrations between ERP, HRMS, and other business applications are seamless and effective
• Conduct UAT, training sessions, and workshops for business users
• Monitor system performance, ensure data integrity, and implement enhancements based on business needs
• Maintain strong governance and documentation of processes, configurations, and business workflows
• Collaborate with IT and business leadership to build a roadmap for digital transformation initiatives

• 10+ years of experience in ERP/HRMS implementation and support, preferably with System Integrators or client-side roles
• Proven experience in Real Estate and Contracting industry ERP and HRMS implementations (highly preferred)
• Strong expertise in Oracle Fusion, Odoo, Oracle HRMS, and/or SAP SuccessFactors
• Solid understanding of Finance, HR, Procurement, Projects, and Real Estate modules
• Experience in managing full-cycle ERP implementations including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Strong ability to suggest process improvements, adopt best practices, and lead change management initiatives
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude
• Must be based in Dubai or willing to relocate; availability to join within 30 days

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and digital transformation

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