Manager - IT Software Engineering (Finance)

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To manage the end-to-end software development, integration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of multiple projects under the portfolio while maintaining effective relationships with technology partners and third-party software vendors, ensuring solutions are correctly designed, developed, tested, and scalable to meet the growing/changing demands of flydubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and controls the status and successful delivery of all technology projects assigned under the line of business.
• Leads end-to-end Oracle ERP Finance solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Spearheads the migration from Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion) in the Finance domain, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal business disruption.
• Manages a cross-functional Oracle ERP team, including functional consultants, PL/SQL developers, technical analysts, and testers.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders from Finance, Procurement, and other departments to understand business needs and deliver ERP solutions that add value.
• Owns and oversees ERP Finance modules such as GL, AP, AR, FP&A, TAX, Treasury, iExpense, and related integrations.
• Drives best practices in Oracle ERP implementation and support, aligned with PMP methodologies and Agile/Scrum practices where applicable.
• Manages multiple software development/integration teams across various project types.
• Manages vendor relationships and third-party service providers related to Oracle ERP systems.
• Provides technical mentorship and leadership to the team on Oracle ERP technologies, especially within Finance.
• Supports audit, compliance, and risk management activities from a systems perspective.
• Prepares status reports, metrics, and documentation for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitors CAPEX and OPEX budgets, resource utilization, and project timelines ensuring operational efficiency.
• Organizes Service Level Review meetings for all the internal and external services on a regular basis, generating necessary reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Leads and supervises multiple software development/integrations teams, across various project categories, including in-house development, turnkey solutions, and package acquisitions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Fluent in English
• Experience in the design and development of large-scale and mission-critical business applications. Minimum 8 years' experience in Oracle ERP implementations and support. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in airline domain. Proven techno-functional expertise in Oracle EBS (R12) and hands-on experience with Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion). Experience with Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion migration projects in the Finance domain. Hands-on expertise in Oracle Finance modules and understanding of underlying PL/SQL code and customizations. Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading ERP projects end-to-end. Strong understanding of financial processes including accounting, asset management, procurement-to-pay, and order-to-cash. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Thorough understanding of Project Budget (CAPEX, OPEX) and contracting experiences (SaaS, SoW, MSA, Business Case).
• Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS R12) /Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion), Oracle Forms & Reports, Oracle APEX, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
• Years with qualifications: 8 - 10 years
• Oracle EBS ERP / Oracle Fusion Project Management Professional (PMP) Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other Agile-related certifications The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) (preferred)
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Decision Making
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
  
  

Isr Requirements

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.