Senior Manager Group IT Controls

Majid Al Futtaim

Position Overview
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is hiring a Senior Manager Group IT Controls to lead the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of IT general and application controls across the holding company and its operating entities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance across all IT systems and processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive IT audit and control experience, strong knowledge of enterprise systems, and the ability to lead group-wide initiatives that strengthen operational resilience and data security.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: IT Project Management
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive IT control framework encompassing IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and system change management across all group entities.
* Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate IT control gaps, proposing and executing mitigation measures to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
* Coordinate and support internal and external audits by facilitating IT control testing, documentation, and follow-up on remediation actions.
* Ensure adherence to global and local compliance standards including SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, and UAE data protection regulations.
* Collaborate with Group IT, Finance, and Operations teams to embed effective IT control mechanisms in ERP systems and critical business applications.
* Oversee system access controls, user provisioning, and segregation of duties (SoD) to ensure security and minimize risk of fraud or unauthorized access.
* Drive the automation and enhancement of IT control monitoring processes using GRC and other automation tools.
* Maintain oversight of IT control performance metrics and regularly report risk findings, issues, and control effectiveness to senior leadership.
* Support digital transformation initiatives by embedding proactive risk and control practices within system and process design.
* Mentor and guide IT control analysts, building internal capability across the group for control governance and compliance.

Candidate Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in IT audit, IT controls, or risk management, including at least 3 4 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
* Strong working knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ISO 27001.
* Hands-on experience with ERP and cloud platforms such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, or Microsoft Dynamics.
* Skilled in evaluating access management, change control, and data protection processes.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Preferred certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent professional credentials.