Senior Manager - Enterprise Resource Planning Aldar Academies

The Senior Manager -ERP is responsible for the design, governance, rollout, adoption, and continuous evolution of Aldar Education s group-wide ERP system.

At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE s vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through premium education. With this in mind, we hire educators and industry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

Minimum Experience

• 5 10 years of experience in technology, digital platforms, or ERP program leadership
• Experience implementing or managing ERP platforms such as Oracle,SAP or similar systems
• Experience managing digital transformation initiatives in large scale organisations

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning and digital ecosystems
• Experience with Oracle (or similar) platform architecture and configuration (preferred)
• Strong understanding of operational delivery, digital pedagogy, and workflows
• Experience leading platform implementation and change management across large organizations
• Strong stakeholder management skills across education and technology environments
• Ability to translate educational needs into technical platform capabilities
• Experience designing reporting frameworks and analytics dashboards
• Strong project management and program delivery capability
• Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive continuous platform innovation
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

Main Duties

• Lead the design, governance, and rollout of Aldar Education s ERP across the organisation.
• Ensure the ERP platform structure supports operational AI capabilities across P&C, Finance and Procurement.
• Establish the operational framework, processes, and governance protocols required to manage and scale the platform effectively.
• Ensure the ERP enables robust reporting and visibility.
• Define and manage the long-term strategic roadmap for the ERP platform beyond the initial rollout phase.
• Monitor usage, adoption, operational data to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous platform enhancement.
• Act as the central point of coordination between business, and the Digital & Technology Services team for ERP development and optimization.

Specific Duties

• Platform Design & Implementation

- Define and oversee the structural design of the ERP environment including course hierarchy, grade structures, user roles, and permissions.
- Ensure the platform supports standardized delivery while enabling flexibility for subject and operational needs.
- Lead the implementation and phased rollout of the ERP across the network.
- Manage and responsible backlog, delivery and operations of the platform.

• Governance & Operational Framework

- Establish governance protocols, standards, and best practices for ERP use.
- Ensure alignment between ERP usage and operational objectives across the group.

• Training, Adoption & Change Management

- Design and deliver a structured ERP training framework for staff.
- Lead change management initiatives to support successful platform adoption across the network.
- Develop guidance materials, training resources, and best practice frameworks for ERP use.

• Data Visibility & Reporting

- Ensure the ERP architecture enables data visibility.
- Develop reporting dashboards and analytics that provide insights into: Budget, People process and Procurement
- Partner with leadership teams to translate ERP insights into actionable educational improvements.

• Strategic Roadmap & Continuous Improvement

- Define the long-term strategic roadmap for the ERP platform.Identify opportunities to expand platform capabilities including: Advanced analytics / AI-enabled tools / Integration with other core systems.
- Monitor adoption and platform effectiveness, continuously refining platform capabilities based on feedback and data.

• Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with leadership, academic teams, and digital teams to ensure ERP capabilities align with educational needs.
- Act as the primary HQ contact for ERP-related strategy, performance monitoring, and platform evolution.
- Engage with vendors and partners where required to support platform enhancement.