ERP Specialist
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About the Role
James L Williams Middle East seeks an experienced ERP Specialist with deep JD Edwards expertise to lead functional design, implementation, and governance of the ERP platform.
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Responsibilities
- Lead ERP implementation, enhancements, stabilization, and ongoing support
- Act as primary liaison between business stakeholders and ERP service providers/OEM
- Gather and translate business requirements into system configurations
- Configure and manage core ERP modules
- Oversee data migration, master data governance, and integrations
- Manage change requests, upgrades, and functional documentation
- Develop reports, SOPs, and process workflows
- Review and optimize end to end ERP driven processes
- Identify automation opportunities and eliminate inefficiencies
- Conduct stakeholder workshops and user training
- Drive user adoption and change management initiatives
- Ensure ERP processes align with financial controls and audit requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Information Technology
- Minimum 5 years of ERP functional experience in JD Edwards
- Strong hands on configuration experience in medium to large organizations
- Deep understanding of finance, project accounting, and supply chain within engineering/contracting businesses
- Experience supporting audits, controls, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in engineering, construction, or project based environments
Full Job Posting
Overview
- James L Williams Middle East is looking for an experienced ERP Specialist (JD Edwards) to drive the functional design, implementation, optimization, and governance of our ERP platform.
- This role will ensure the ERP system effectively supports business operations, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth across Finance, HR, Commercial, Cost Control, Procurement, Projects, and Inventory functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ERP implementation, enhancements, stabilization, and ongoing support
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and ERP service providers/OEM
- Gather and translate business requirements into system configurations
- Configure and manage core ERP modules
- Oversee data migration, master data governance, and integrations
- Manage change requests, upgrades, and functional documentation
- Develop reports, SOPs, and process workflows
- Review and optimize end to end ERP driven processes
- Identify automation opportunities and eliminate inefficiencies
- Ensure accurate integration between ERP and other systems
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements
- Provide ongoing functional support and troubleshooting
Stakeholder & Change Management
- Conduct stakeholder workshops and user training
- Drive user adoption and change management initiatives
- Develop dashboards, reports, and data entry forms
- Support UAE and KSA offices and project sites
- Coordinate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with Information Security and Cybersecurity policies
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure ERP processes align with financial controls and audit requirements (UAE/KSA)
- Maintain role based access control and segregation of duties
- Support internal and external audit activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Information Technology
- Minimum 5 years of ERP functional experience in JD Edwards
- Strong hands on configuration experience in medium to large organizations
- Deep understanding of finance, project accounting, and supply chain within engineering/contracting businesses
- Experience supporting audits, controls, and regulatory compliance
- Mandatory: Experience in engineering, construction, or project based environments
Preferred
- Oracle JD Edwards certification
- Experience in project accounting and cost control
- Experience supporting UAE and KSA operations
- Project management certification
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