IT Business Analyst (Automotive After-Sales)

Job RoleThe IT Business Analyst (Automotive) acts as the bridge between automotive operations and technology delivery.This role ensures that dealership business processes — across Service, Spare Parts and Operations — are clearly defined, audit-ready, and aligned with industry best practice, while remaining scalable across current and future markets.The role plays a critical part in the ERPNext/DMS implementation, guiding the business toward standardised, efficient, and technology-enabled dealership operations.Key Responsibilities1. Business Requirements & Process ExcellenceLead the end-to-end definition, documentation, and validation of business requirements for ERPNext/DMS and future digital initiatives.Map and optimise end-to-end dealership processes, with a primary focus on After-Sales (Service, Workshop & Spare Parts).Conduct current-vs-future-state and gap analyses to drive process improvement.Identify inefficiencies and propose pragmatic, industry-aligned improvements.2. Automotive Domain Leadership (Subject Matter Expertise)Act as Subject Matter Expert for automotive dealership operations.Ensure ERP and DMS system designs reflect real-world dealership practices, not theoretical workflows.Challenge business assumptions and requirements where misaligned with best practice or scalability.Actively guide ERPNext/DMS configuration decisions based on dealership standards.3. Audit, Governance & ComplianceEnsure business processes and system requirements are fully documented and audit-ready.Support Internal Audit reviews and remediation efforts.Embed governance, control, and traceability into business and system processes.4. IT–Business EngagementServe as the primary interface between business stakeholders and IT teams.Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable functional specifications.Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and validation meetings.Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on process and system design.5. Solution Delivery SupportWork closely with ERPNext/DMS implementation and integration partners.Maintain functional design documents, process maps, and specifications.Coordinate with development, integration, and testing teams to ensure requirements are delivered as intended.6. Continuous Improvement & Digital RoadmapIdentify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and digital enablement.Promote consistent processes across branches and markets.Contribute to the automotive digital roadmap with a strong process and governance lens.Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 7 years as an IT Business Analyst within an automotive dealership environment.Mandatory: direct, hands-on experience in After-Sales (Service, Workshop & Spare Parts) operations, including process design and systems support for warranty, job cards, technician scheduling, parts inventory, and customer service workflows. This is a specific capability gap the role is intended to close; candidates without demonstrable After-Sales exposure will not be considered.Strong understanding of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and ERP platforms.Proven experience in end-to-end process mapping and optimisation.Experience supporting multi-branch or multi-market dealership operations.Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.English required; Arabic advantageous.Soft Skills & CompetenciesStructured, analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.Confident communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders.Comfortable operating in fast-paced, changing environments.High integrity, strong governance mindset, and audit awareness.Applicants are requested to share their most recent resume.We thank all applicants for their interest.However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.