Enterprise Governance Manager

Job description / Role

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Governance Manager to join our team in Dubai. This role will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of enterprise-wide governance frameworks, ensuring alignment between IT, PMO and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in ERP systems (SAP and Salesforce), strong PMO background, and a proven track record in establishing robust governance models within large organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and evolve enterprise governance frameworks to support organizational strategy and compliance.
• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) governance processes, ensuring project delivery aligns with governance standards.
• Design and implement ERP governance policies and best practices for SAP and Salesforce environments.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparations across IT and business processes.
• Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure governance policies are communicated and enforced.
• Monitor governance metrics and KPIs, preparing reports for senior leadership and recommending improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise governance, PMO, and IT governance roles.
• Proven expertise in ERP governance with hands-on experience in SAP and Salesforce implementations.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or a relevant advanced degree.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, COBIT, or ITIL.
• Experience working within the MENA region, particularly familiar with UAE regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in Arabic.
• Experience with additional ERP or CRM platforms beyond SAP and Salesforce.

Position details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Consulting / Professional Services

Experience required: 10+ years

About the Company

AIQU connects future-ready technology specialists with forward-looking organisations. We help businesses deliver high-impact and high-quality technology projects by using our unrivalled global sourcing capabilities to attract diverse talent within the region.

Our bespoke staffing solution offers the most flexible option you can have while maintaining 100% legislative compliance. AIQU’s fast and highly responsive employee management processes are designed to provide your most valuable assets, your people, with a seamless experience!

From business analysts to change managers; from front-end developers to back-end engineers, full-stack developers, and database administrators; from process analysts to software architects; AIQU can provide and manage specialists for a technology transformation project or for a project in maintenance phase across six key verticals.