Director / Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications

Soar Software Development Company

Strategy & Requirements: Partner with business leaders (Finance, Sales, etc.) to define business requirements and develop the strategic roadmap for all enterprise applications.

Selection & Procurement: Lead the end-to-end technology selection process, from RFP to contract, working with Procurement to select both the software and the partners who will implement it.

Implementation & Project Ownership: Act as the primary internal owner for all system implementations, managing external vendor timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful, on-time launch.

Technical Integration & Architecture: Own the integration strategy, collaborating with Engineering, Data, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure all systems are secure and feed seamlessly into our central data warehouse.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key technology vendors and serve as the central point of communication for all internal stakeholders on project progress, risks, and timelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• 8-12+ years of experience in enterprise applications, business systems, or strategic IT leadership. (The title will be commensurate with experience).
• Banking & Financial Systems Expertise: Deep experience in the banking or fintech sector is essential. Proven track record leading the implementation of large-scale ERP (e.g., SAP), CRM, and core banking systems (TMS, LMS, etc.).
• Regulatory & Regional Knowledge: Direct, hands-on experience with SAMA compliance and cybersecurity standards. Proven experience operating within the Saudi Arabia market is required.
• Technical Acumen: Strong technical understanding of modern system architecture, data flow, API integrations, and data warehousing principles.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Exceptional ability to manage executive-level stakeholders, translate business needs into technical solutions, and hold external implementation vendors accountable.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment (in addition to banking).
• Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or enterprise architecture.