Data & ERP Manager

Location: Dubai BasedContract Type: Permanent - Full-time Department: Technical Department / IT ManagementExperience: Minimum 5 years Languages: Professional proficiency in English and FrenchWHO ARE WE?DataOne designs, develops, and operates sustainable AI Factories and next-generation data center infrastructure.As part of our continued growth and digital transformation, we are looking for a Data & ERP Manager to lead the evolution of our ERP platform, strengthen data governance, and develop reliable reporting and analytics capabilities across the organization.YOUR ROLEAs Data & ERP Manager, you will be responsible for the integrity, availability, and business value of DataOne's ERP platform and the data it produces.You will own the functional and technical ERP roadmap, ensure the quality and consistency of master data, and oversee the reporting and analytics layer supporting management and operational teams.Acting as a bridge between business processes and information systems, you will translate operational requirements into ERP configurations, data models, integrations, and automated workflows, while establishing governance standards that ensure consistent and reliable data across entities, subsidiaries, and third-party applications.RequirementsYOUR RESPONSIBILITIESERP Platform Management:Own and manage the functional and technical ERP roadmapBalance business requirements, technical debt, and platform upgradesLead configuration, parameterization, and functional improvements across modules including finance, purchasing, inventory, sales, projects, and HRPlan and manage ERP version upgrades and migrationsCoordinate regression testing, cut-over planning, and rollback strategiesManage relationships with ERP publishers, integrators, and functional consultantsEnsure platform availability and performance in production in coordination with infrastructure and development teamsData Governance & Quality:Define and enforce master data management rules, including ownership, naming conventions, referential integrity, lifecycle management, and archivingImplement controls and automated checks to identify duplicates, inconsistencies, and incomplete recordsMaintain the data dictionary and mapping of data flows between the ERP and surrounding applicationsEnsure compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and equivalent frameworksEstablish appropriate data retention and processing rulesIntegration & Automation:Design, build, and maintain integrations between the ERP and other applications, including identity systems, collaboration tools, field applications, financial systems, and third-party APIsIndustrialize recurring data operations such as imports, reconciliations, batch processing, and scheduled synchronizationsReduce manual processes through business workflow automationWork closely with development teams to implement scalable automation solutionsEnsure traceability, monitoring, auditability, and appropriate error handling across automated data flowsReporting, Analytics & Decision Support:Build and maintain the reporting and analytics layerDevelop operational dashboards, management KPIs, financial reporting, and activity reportingWork with business owners to define relevant indicators and establish a reliable single source of truthConduct ad-hoc analyses to support management decisions, budget preparation, and performance reviewsPromote self-service access to data while maintaining the necessary governance to ensure consistency and accuracySupport, Adoption & Continuous Improvement:Organize functional ERP support and manage the qualification, prioritization, and resolution of user requests and incidentsTrain key users and support ERP adoption across the organizationProduce and maintain functional documentation and operating proceduresReport regularly on platform availability, service quality, and roadmap progressMaintain active technology watch across ERP, data engineering, automation, and analyticsIdentify and recommend relevant improvements and new technologiesYOUR PROFILEYou hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline, or have equivalent professional experience.You have:Minimum 5 years of experience in ERP management, ERP implementation, or data managementIdeally, experience within a multi-entity or international environmentProven experience leading at least one complete ERP implementation, migration, or major version upgradeStrong understanding of business processes and their translation into ERP solutionsExperience working with both business and technical stakeholdersTechnical SkillsYou have strong knowledge of:ERP business processes, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, inventory, project costing, and general and analytical accountingSQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or equivalentIntegration mechanisms including REST APIs, webhooks, ETL/iPaaS tools, and automation platformsBI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Metabase, Superset, or equivalentPython or equivalent scripting languages for data processing and automationLinux environmentsVersion control and deployment practicesData governance and master data management principlesReporting, analytics, and data quality managementYOUR STRENGTHS:Strong attention to detail and data accuracyStructured, rigorous, and reliable approachAbility to translate business requirements into technical solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate with finance, operations, field teams, technical teams, and external partnersAutonomy and strong organizational skillsContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to establish and promote standards and best practicesStrong communication and teaching abilitiesProfessional proficiency in English and FrenchROLE EVOLUTIONThe scope of this position is expected to expand progressively in line with organizational priorities and the development of ongoing initiatives.Over time, the Data & ERP Manager will play an increasingly strategic role in DataOne's data and information systems strategy, with potential evolution toward managing a dedicated Data & ERP teamBenefitsJOIN DATAONEJoining DataOne means becoming part of an ambitious and innovative environment at the heart of critical infrastructure and next-generation data center development.If you combine strong ERP expertise with data management, analytics, automation, and a solid understanding of business processes, we would be pleased to hear fr