The incumbent initiates and leads the IT strategy in line with the Company's overall goals ensuring successful and timely implementation within the allocated budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify departmental projects that would enhance the productivity and accuracy of the integration program.
• Works closely with Executive Leadership to understand and prioritize operational & financial systems requirements.
• Initiates automation policies and procedures ensuring implementation within all Departments.
• Propose effective technical solutions based on the requirements and priorities identified providing a roadmap for implementation.
• Prepare Business Requirement Document (BRD) reflecting project overview and the business requirements that are to be met.
• Manage the change process in an environment of continuous improvement, assessing feasibility, priorities, risk, and impact on the business.
• Monitor and assess project risks across the Company providing appropriate mitigation and control mechanisms.
• Translate business and user requirements into technical solutions as part of the diagnostic exercise. 
• Assess and evaluate success factors of launched projects in terms of time-saving, improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Escalate challenges, bottlenecks, and any other issues to the CFO and Finance Executives raising the flag and proposing solutions.
• Takes ownership rolling out of new features for the operational & financial functions through facilitating training and raising awareness to concerned employees.
• Drive high-level management of user engagement by mediating between business users
• Orchestrate simultaneous projects thereby deploying strong multi-tasking skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and /or Information Technology with Project Management Certification.
• Preferred Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Information System or MBA.

Previous Experience  

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record in Oracle and/or SAP
• Strong real estate background is a must. Preferably with Audit background as well.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development lifecycle including business analysis and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability in critical analytical thinking.
• Language Skills: Excellent in English & Arabic.