The Head of Systems oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a specific short-term project which has a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.
Sunday Fixed OFF and an alternative Saturdays can be availed as an OFF.
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Organizational skills
- Business Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
Requirements
- Job Role ERP Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Workplace Type Onsite
- Industry
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
Secondary locations
Not provided
Responsibilities
Primary Functions
- Build and maintain system architecture
- Design, development and deployment of the overall systems
- Define system solutions based on need analysis, cost and required integration with existing applications, systems or platforms
- Understand and deliver business automation requirements through the system to support business in revenue, cost, process, experience or efficiency improvements
- Make the system a hassle/trouble free system with minimum bugs/stops/downtime
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Head of Systems performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:
Plan the project
- Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
- Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
- Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
- Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
- Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
- Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
Staff the project
- In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities
- Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the organization
- Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential
- Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
- Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate
Execute the project
- Execute the project according to the project plan
- Develop forms and records to document project activities
- Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
- Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
- Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
Control the project
- Write reports on the project for the stakeholders
- Monitor project flow and variance to be reported to stakeholder on a real time basis
Evaluate the project
- Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within the required level of quality
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
Other Requirements
Education
- University Degree in a related subject
- Scrum Master Certified will be an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of project management
Experience
- 12 years planning and/or management experience
Working Conditions- Head of Systems usually work in an office environment but the purpose of the project may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces
- Works a standard work week but may be required to work some evenings and weekends to meet project milestones
Education Background:
Preferred: MBA/PGDBA from a reputed B-school or university
Experience: Minimum 8 to 12 years
Additional Competencies:
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
Good to have
Not provided
About the Company
A world where outsourcing meets excellence – welcome to HTIC Global!
We stand as a beacon of excellence in the outsourcing landscape of Dubai, UAE. Renowned for our commitment to quality & client satisfaction, we take pride in being one of the best outsourcing company in the UAE region. With a dedication to delivering exceptional services, we have emerged as a trusted partner in sectors like - travel, aviation, financial consultancy, insurance, etc.