Linum Consult’s client operates out of the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking an IT Applications Manager to join their team in Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of critical software applications
- Ensuring applications are running efficiently and meet business requirements
- Planning and executing software updates, patches, and upgrades
- Managing a team of application support specialists and developers
- Liaising with software vendors and service providers to ensure proper support
- Negotiating contracts and managing service level agreements (SLAs)
- Collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritising application enhancements
- Resolving complex technical problems and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Maintaining comprehensive documentation of application configurations, processes, and user manuals
PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or similar subject, ideally with a master’s degree
- Ideally have a professional IT certification, such as PMP, Applications-based certifications, ORACLE Certified, and/or Software Development Frameworks certification
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the IT sector, with at least 5-7 years of experience in a managerial role, supervising the enterprise applications and staff of a small or medium-sized software/applications environment
- Strong hands-on and technical understanding of the SDLC
- Significant experience in Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Azure Cloud, other Hyperscaler capabilities, Document Management Systems, CRM, Mobile Applications, Business Intelligence, and AI/GEN AI capabilities
- Experience of business process improvements, and managing IT business applications in a transport environment
- Excellent communication skills in English
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send your CV to middle.east@linumconsult.com for the attention of Francis Ryan, detailing your current financial package and notice period.