Information Technology Manager
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About the Role
AIQU is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires overseeing SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Azure, and IT governance within a manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and govern the organization's IT systems, infrastructure, and business applications
- Oversee SAP S/4HANA operations, enhancements, vendor management, and business alignment
- Lead IT infrastructure including Microsoft Azure, Windows Servers, Networks, and Cisco environments
- Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, security standards, and operational procedures
- Manage and mentor a team of 5–7 IT professionals
- Drive technology projects, digital transformation initiatives, and business process improvements
- Ensure system availability, security, performance, and disaster recovery readiness
- Partner with business stakeholders across manufacturing and commercial functions to align IT capabilities with business needs
- Manage third party vendors, service providers, and technology partners
Requirements
- 12+ years of overall IT experience
- Proven experience in IT leadership or IT management roles
- Strong SAP S/4HANA experience from an IT operations and governance perspective
- Experience managing enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments
- Manufacturing industry experience is mandatory
- Commercial business process exposure is required
- Experience leading and managing technical teams
- One of the following certifications: PMP, Prince2, PgMP, PMI ACP, or IPMA Certification
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Job Overview
- We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and oversee the organization's technology landscape, ensuring robust governance, operational excellence, and alignment between business objectives and IT strategy.
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Employment Type: Permanent
- This is a leadership role requiring a strong blend of enterprise applications, infrastructure management, SAP S/4HANA oversight, project delivery, and team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and govern the organization's IT systems, infrastructure, and business applications.
- Oversee SAP S/4HANA operations, enhancements, vendor management, and business alignment.
- Lead IT infrastructure including Microsoft Azure, Windows Servers, Networks, and Cisco environments.
- Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, security standards, and operational procedures.
- Manage and mentor a team of 5–7 IT professionals.
- Drive technology projects, digital transformation initiatives, and business process improvements.
- Ensure system availability, security, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Partner with business stakeholders across manufacturing and commercial functions to align IT capabilities with business needs.
- Manage third party vendors, service providers, and technology partners.
Required Experience
- 12+ years of overall IT experience.
- Proven experience in IT leadership or IT management roles.
- Strong SAP S/4HANA experience from an IT operations and governance perspective.
- Experience managing enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Manufacturing industry experience is mandatory.
- Commercial business process exposure is required.
- Experience leading and managing technical teams.
Technical Environment
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Azure
- Windows Server
- Cisco Infrastructure
- Active Directory
- Network & Infrastructure Management
- IT Governance & Security
- ERP & Business Applications
Certifications
- One of the following certifications is required: PMP, Prince2, PgMP, PMI ACP, or IPMA Certification.
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