Technology Change & Innovation Specialist at Sahara Group

• Review existing applications across the organization to assess their effectiveness in meeting business requirements. Provide recommendations for enhancements, upgrades, or complete overhaul.
• Consult with senior leadership on critical technology changes needed to improve business efficiency, productivity, and adaptability, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Utilize Oracle ERP expertise to assess existing systems and drive improvements.
• Lead technological change initiatives by designing and executing structured processes for introducing and gaining acceptance of new technologies and system updates.
• Foster a culture of innovation by identifying and evaluating new technologies that can transform business operations and provide a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand business requirements and ensure that technology investments align with operational and strategic objectives.
• Conduct impact analyses of potential technology changes and provide detailed plans for integrating new applications or system updates
• Oversee the successful rollout of technology solutions, ensuring they meet established business requirements and support longterm objectives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s technology ecosystem and provide continuous improvement recommendations to ensure all applications deliver value.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal policies while promoting technological progress and innovation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar discipline.
• 5-8 years of dynamic IT experience, with a strong focus on driving strategic initiatives, managing organizational change, and fostering innovation to achieve impactful results.
• Extensive expertise in Business and Operations Support Systems, focused on driving efficiency and enhancing business operations
• Practical experience with applications in the oil & gas sector, with a deep understanding of their specific technological requirements and challenges.
• Extensive experience in change management, skilled in driving technological transformations and ensuring seamless adoption across the organization.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with a talent for evaluating technology systems, identifying deficiencies, and proposing effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging stakeholders and collaborating across departments to implement solutions.
• Ability to align strategic vision with handson execution to achieve optimal results for the organization.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle ERP applications and SAP HANA ERP systems.
• Strong expertise in identifying emerging technologies and driving their integration into business processes.
• Proven ability to assess existing applications and recommend improvements that enhance business value.