Job description

IT Group Manager

• Posting Date: 17/05/2026
• Ref: ITKSA104
• Position: IT Group Manager
• Location: KSA
• City: Dammam
• Sector: Industrial & Power Sector
• Years of Experience Minimum of 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership or directorial capacity overseeing multi-entity operations.
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Salary: Total Monthly Gross Salary: SAR 35,000 to SAR 40,000 (inclusive of Basic Salary, Housing Allowance, and Transportation/Car Allowance).
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• Description: Position Summary The IT Group Manager will be responsible for defining, executing, and overseeing the IT strategy for our manufacturing factories and contracting divisions. This individual will act as the principal technology leader, driving efficiency, security, and scalability across the group. A critical success factor for this role is deep hands-on expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, specifically leading the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) and SAP Business One (SAP B1). Key Responsibilities 1. ERP Management & Implementation
  • Direct, optimize, and maintain the group's active ERP ecosystem, ensuring seamless alignment between the Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) and SAP Business One (SAP B1) systems.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams through complex, multi-site implementation cycles from scoping through post-go-live optimization.
  • Bridge the technical and business gaps to customize ERP modules supporting manufacturing (MRP, production scheduling, bill of materials) and contracting (project costing, procurement, equipment tracking).
  2. IT Strategy & Governance
  • Formulate and implement a long-term IT roadmap aligned with our expanding industrial manufacturing plants and contracting business lines.
  • Oversee IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery processes across all sites.
  • Supervise the group’s IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud integrations, network frameworks, and local factory data centers.
  3. Operational Leadership & Vendor Management
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing group IT team across various specialized functions (systems, network engineering, helpdesk, database administration).
  • Formulate, justify, and control the group-level annual IT budget (CAPEX and OPEX), optimizing expenditures while maximizing operational ROI.
  • Source, negotiate, and manage strategic relationships with external IT vendors, software providers, and implementation consultants.
  Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership or directorial capacity overseeing multi-entity operations.
  • ERP Mastery: Must have successfully led at least (2-3) full-lifecycle implementations combining Oracle JD Edwards and SAP Business One systems.
  • Industry Background: Extensive experience working inside the Industrial Manufacturing and Contracting / Construction sectors is mandatory. Understanding of factory automation, supply chain tech, and project cost control is highly valued.
  • Geographical Experience: A minimum of 5 years of working experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with deep familiarity with local regulatory requirements, vendor landscapes, and the Saudi business culture.
  • Language Skills: Excellent command of both Arabic and English (written and verbal) is required to effectively collaborate with group stakeholders, factory managers, and multinational suppliers.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Certifications (Preferred): PMP/PRINCE2, ITIL v4, SAP/Oracle Certifications, or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
  Compensation & Salary Package We offer a highly competitive executive-level remuneration package tailored to match the candidate's exceptional profile and experience:
  • Total Monthly Gross Salary: SAR 35,000 to SAR 40,000 (inclusive of Basic Salary, Housing Allowance, and Transportation/Car Allowance).
  • Performance Bonus: Annual performance-based variable bonus tied to successful IT milestones and corporate KPIs.
  • Health Benefits: Medical Insurance coverage for the employee and eligible family members.
  • Additional Benefits: Annual paid vacation with round-trip airline tickets, end-of-service gratuity in strict accordance with Saudi Labor Law, and professional development support.
  
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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma