IT Business Applications Manager

looking for an experienced Business Applications Manager to lead the team responsible for the company’s business application systems. This role will manage global projects, maintain vendor relationships, ensure compliance, and drive innovation to optimize business operations. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leadership, business units and IT teams to streamline processes and enhance global efficiency.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing:

• Lead and manage the business applications team, ensuring the smooth implementation, support, and performance of enterprise applications.
• Lead business application projects to ensure they meet company goals, stay on schedule, within budget, and are delivered successfully.
• Manage vendor relationships, software licenses, ensuring optimal cost and service delivery.
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of enterprise applications such as Agile, HCM, Atlassian suite, DocuSign, MS suite.
• Establish IT governance frameworks, ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, PII), and manage IT risks related to business applications.
• Develop strategies and execute plans for improving or leveraging existing systems.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI and other technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their needs and enhance business application functionality to support their goals.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, budget, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Ensure alignment of IT strategies and project and policies across regions, driving consistency and supporting global business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 4 years of team leadership experience.
• Significant experience managing business applications or leading IT projects, with expertise in enterprise applications like HCM, Agile, Atlassian Suite, DocuSign, MS suite, BI.
• Experience in ALM Atlassian and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies - Advantage
• Knowledge of IT governance, compliance (GDPR, PI), and IT General Controls (ITGC) - Advantage
• Experience in PLM Agile - Advantage

That special something you bring in:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of collaborating with business units and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills, with proficiency in tools like Jira, MS Project, or similar.