Manager IT Retail

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

This candidate will serve as SPOC and will lead all IT initiatives from planning to delivery. The suitable candidate will gather and analyze data to develop and investigate potential solutions. The candidate will work closely with key stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into clear requirement documents, and write compelling business cases and proposals. The IT Manager must be detail-oriented, yet able to see the big picture and work with the overall business.

What we need:

1. Determined to succeed by driving timely delivery of end-to-end IT solutions.
2. Ensuring changes are made by overseeing the implementation of new technology or a new approach contributing to support for stakeholders affected by new systems and processes.

People Management:

1. Able to build credible relationships both in the immediate team and across multiple companies.
2. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and cross-group collaboration skills.
3. Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, providing guidance on project goals, best practices, and performance improvement.
4. Ensure the team is equipped with necessary resources and training to meet the business's IT needs.
5. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and effective communication.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

1. Ability to understand current/changing business processes and participate in defining application and platform functionality.
2. Can identify business issues and develop risk mitigation strategies.
3. Strong leader who can focus on the vision and strategies of the group while managing the tactical components of running the daily business.
4. Balance daily support needs with long-term strategy and successfully combine vision and reality into effective plans.
5. Ability to deal with the ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
6. Demonstrated expertise using written & verbal communication skills to distill technology projects into understandable and compelling executive-level presentations.
7. Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills.
8. Experience on MS D365 Store Commerce.
9. Working knowledge of SAP.

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.

If you're seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.

What we offer:

1. An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure.
2. Comprehensive family medical insurance.
3. Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances.
4. Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores.
5. Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain.