Associate Director

Function: Tech Consulting

Sub-Function: Digitization & Automation – Oracle

Level: Associate Director

Location: Abu Dhabi (Preferred) / Dubai, UAE

Experience: 10+ Years

Language Requirement: Fluent Arabic & English (Mandatory)

Role Overview

Uniqus Consultech is seeking a highly motivated Manager / Associate Director – Oracle Transformation & Project Management to join its growing Technology Consulting practice in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience leading Oracle ERP/Financials implementation programs, managing enterprise transformation initiatives, and driving successful project delivery across complex stakeholder environments. The role requires a blend of Oracle functional knowledge, project management expertise, client relationship management, and consulting leadership.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing Oracle-driven transformation engagements, advising clients on best practices, and ensuring successful delivery of large-scale digitization programs across the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Transformation Delivery

• Lead end-to-end Oracle Cloud ERP implementation and transformation engagements.
• Manage Oracle Financials and related Oracle Cloud modules including Procurement, SCM, HCM, and EPM where applicable.
• Drive project planning, execution, testing, deployment, and stabilization activities.
• Ensure successful migration from legacy ERP platforms to Oracle Cloud solutions.
• Monitor delivery performance, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and project outcomes.

Project & Program Management

• Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring delivery excellence.
• Establish governance structures, project controls, risk management processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct Steering Committee (SteerCo) meetings and executive status reviews.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks and issues.

Client Advisory & Consulting

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, finance leaders, and transformation sponsors.
• Provide strategic guidance on ERP modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and solution design discussions.
• Develop transformation roadmaps aligned with client business objectives.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between client leadership, implementation teams, and third-party vendors.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Operations, and Procurement functions.
• Influence decision-making and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.

Practice Development

• Support business development activities including proposals, RFP responses, presentations, and client pursuits.
• Contribute to solution development and go-to-market initiatives within the Oracle practice.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, project managers, and functional leads.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Oracle Cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of consulting, ERP transformation, or enterprise project management experience.
• Proven track record delivering Oracle ERP implementation programs.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Financials Cloud.
• Experience managing large-scale Oracle transformation engagements in consulting environments.
• Experience working with clients across the GCC/Middle East region.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional and multi-vendor programs.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Native or fluent Arabic speaker (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of GCC business culture and regulatory environments.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods will be preferred.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior client stakeholders.
• Comfortable with travel across the UAE and the broader Middle East region.

Why Join Uniqus Consultech?

• Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives across the GCC.
• Exposure to leading organizations undergoing finance