Application Manager

The organisation

This company has built a worldwide reputation of engineered solutions for the full range of Heavy Lift Transport. They operate a fleet of 12 dedicated Heavy Lift Vessels of in-house design. Founded in 1968, the company is an independent company with a long-term vision for success. 

That success is driven by client-satisfaction, long-term strategies and the notion that, in this highly specialized and complex field, trust and reliability is key. That is why they invest heavily in the continuous development of both office staff and fleet.

The ICT policy is to focus on information management, rather than technology. Our client has therefore outsourced the ICT office environment to an IT Service Provider. 

The position

In this highly visible role, the Application Manager initiates, develops and leads ICT projects or provides substantial contribution to (ICT) projects.

You identify shortcomings in the current systems and propose and implement improvements or new systems. By supporting users and identifying training needs we achieve and maintain effective use of IT systems.

The Application Manager is the linking pin with suppliers of IT systems and you guarantee proper functioning of information systems through instructions and procedures. The Application Manager makes sure that the documentation of system architecture, data models and programs are up to date.

Though you are responsible for an application landscape consisting of several applications and you operate on a helicopter level as well as on details, you are not alone. Together with other colleagues you manage suppliers on deliverables, time and budget. You will be reporting to the Manager ICT.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor degree in Information Management or in Business Economics / Business Administration
• Functional knowledge of ICT systems, preferable IPS Star, Shipnet, Sharepoint, Qlikview and Microsoft CRM
• Experience in leading ICT projects
• Experience in a similar role
• Working experience at a dynamic high-demanding company
• Good knowledge of the English language both written and spoken

Competencies

• Good planning and organizing skills
• Resistant to stress and able to keep a helicopter view
• Take initiative, address issues in order to get things done
• Good problem analyzing skills and an innovative mindset

Terms & conditions

They offer a challenging and interesting position in a dynamic, international organization that has a clear vision for innovation and growth. 

Besides our competitive rewarding they offer excellent fringe benefits like: 

• 26 paid holiday days a year, extensible with unpaid leave days
• Very nice office workplace with the opportunity to combine this with work from home
• A solid pension package and lease car

Within this company there is an informal working environment, a variety of (sporting) events are organized on employees’ initiative and every Friday you are welcome to join our Friday afternoon drinks in the company restaurant. 

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below.