Digital Transformation Director

ERP / Core Systems Transformation DirectorOur client, a leading financial services organisation in the UAE, is undertaking a major enterprise-wide digital transformation to modernise its core systems and operational platforms. As part of this strategic initiative, they are seeking an experienced ERP / Core Systems Transformation Director to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of large-scale ERP and core platform transformation programmes.This role will play a critical leadership position in replacing and integrating legacy systems, enabling improved operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end ERP and core systems transformation programme, including planning, execution, and delivery.Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for modernising finance, operations, and enterprise systems.Oversee large-scale ERP implementations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365).Manage complex multi-year transformation programmes with significant budgets.Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, finance, operations, risk, and compliance.Lead vendor selection, implementation partners, and system integrators.Technology & ArchitectureEnsure alignment between ERP platforms, core banking systems, and digital channels.Drive integration across enterprise systems, including finance, procurement, HR, and reporting.Establish scalable, cloud-enabled architectures to support future growth.Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with executive leadership including the CIO, CFO, and Head of Transformation.Provide regular updates to executive committees and governance boards.Manage relationships with external consultants and technology vendors.Risk, Compliance & GovernanceEnsure transformation initiatives align with financial regulatory frameworks and governance standards.Implement strong programme governance, risk management, and reporting processes.Deliver systems capable of supporting enhanced compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.Required Experience12–15+ years of experience in enterprise technology or transformation programmes.Proven leadership experience delivering large-scale ERP or core platform implementations within financial services.Experience managing complex multi-country or enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.Strong understanding of finance systems, regulatory environments, and operational workflows in banking or financial services.Experience working with major ERP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.Key SkillsEnterprise transformation leadershipStakeholder and executive managementVendor and systems integrator managementData governance and reporting frameworksChange management and organisational transformation#J-18808-Ljbffr