Senior IT

The Senior System Analyst is responsible for the enhancement of current IT system-wide setups and development of new customized software for Al-Ghazzawi group to meet growing business needs and requirements. He will be a key contact with users to determine their information system needs and in assessing the ability of new information system solutions to meet those needs.

Major

**Responsibilities**:
► Support in the areas of development, customization and improvement of ERP software for Al-Ghazzawi group by carrying out the following functions:

- Automation of all processes (utilizing work-flow tools) to become a paperless organization.
- Creation of new software to meet Al-Ghazzawi group emerging business needs.
- Customization of existing software.

► Analyze specific business areas and participate in the definition, development and implementation of MIS projects to meet current and long-range IT plans that span multiple departments.

► Identify slowdowns or bottlenecks in the system for management attention (using performance assessment tools).

► Analyze and understand areas where user-friendliness of the system can be improved.

► Support systems re-engineering efforts that aims to enhance current business processes and meet user requirements.

► Determine information system needs and assess the ability of the information systems solutions to meet those needs.

► Provide developer with requirements to develop software tailored to the needs of Al-Ghazzawi group based on new business functional requirements.

► Optimize financial systems, by looking to assess current process and procedures and implementing best practices to optimize financial reporting and processes.
- Put own ideas into practice, while gaining a comprehensive insight into the core business processes of Al-Ghazzawi group.
- Coordinate and perform testing of new functionality and maintain test scripts relating to the testing process.

► Interact with various technical teams and business teams to provide a cross-functional view of the business process under development.

Competencies

The following competencies must be met and practiced on a continuous basis:
Behavioral

Functional

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Organizing and Planning Skills

Self Confidence

Teamwork

Advisory & Consultation

Applications Development

Information Technology

Language - Bilingual

Programming

System Analysis

**Qualifications**:
**A minimum of**:
► Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of related experience.

► Knowledge of programming, object-oriented analysis and design and/or data and process flow analysis.

► Adequate knowledge of work flow management software such as Business Objects or ARIS is preferable.

► Adequate knowledge of Windows or Unix-based operating systems and other ERP software.

► Proficiency in both English and Arabic Language.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Jeddah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)