IT Manager (Manufacturing & Automation)
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About the Role
A fast-growing manufacturing organization in Dubai is looking for a visionary Head of IT to lead its next phase of digital transformation across multiple sites. This high-impact leadership role involves cloud migration, ERP optimization, site connectivity, and integration of IT with manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead a complete transition from legacy systems to a modern, cloud first environment
- Improve how manufacturing data is captured, shared, and used across operations
- Build a scalable IT model for temporary project sites and remote locations
- Shape the technology roadmap for a lean, performance driven organization
- Integrate IT with production operations through IoT, automation, and shop floor tracking
- Maximize the value of a cloud ERP system, ideally Epicor, to improve inventory visibility and manufacturing analytics
- Migrate on prem servers, storage, and PABX infrastructure to secure cloud platforms
- Establish a plug and play IT setup for fast deployment at multiple project sites
- Lead a lean team and work closely with vendors to deliver strong outcomes efficiently
Requirements
- 8+ years of IT leadership experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or fast paced logistics
- Strong exposure to shop floor technology, including ERP integration, barcode/RFID solutions, and automated reporting
- Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Experience with SD WAN networking for remote sites and modern VoIP/UCaaS solutions
- Proactive mindset with ability to prevent downtime, solve bottlenecks early, and drive change confidently
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Role Overview
- A fast growing manufacturing organization in Dubai is looking for a visionary Head of IT to lead its next phase of digital transformation across multiple sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- This is a high impact leadership role for an IT professional who understands that technology should do more than support the business — it should drive factory floor efficiency, automation, and real time decision making.
- Reporting directly to the COO, you will take ownership of cloud migration, ERP optimization, site connectivity, and the integration of IT with manufacturing operations.
Key Focus Areas
- Integrating IT with production operations through IoT, automation, and shop floor tracking.
- Maximizing the value of a cloud ERP system, ideally Epicor, to improve inventory visibility and manufacturing analytics.
- Migrating on prem servers, storage, and PABX infrastructure to secure cloud platforms.
- Establishing a plug and play IT setup for fast deployment at multiple project sites.
- Leading a lean team and working closely with vendors to deliver strong outcomes efficiently.
What We Are Looking For
- 8+ years of IT leadership experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or fast paced logistics.
- Strong exposure to shop floor technology, including ERP integration, barcode/RFID solutions, and automated reporting.
- Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
- Experience with SD WAN networking for remote sites and modern VoIP/UCaaS solutions.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to prevent downtime, solve bottlenecks early, and drive change confidently.
The Right Profile
- We are seeking a practical, transformation oriented leader who enjoys working close to operations and can turn technology into a real business advantage.
- Someone who can combine strategy, execution, and hands on problem solving will thrive in this environment.
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