IT Application Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, acting as the primary IT owner.
• Manage SAP systems and key modules such as; CC6, S/4HANA, FICO CORE, MM/PS/SD/PM/JVA.
• Manage non-SAP applications for management systems with finance, HR, payroll, procurement, and workflow/document to ensure seamless integration across all systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, system gaps and automation opportunities to improve end-to-end business processes.
• Lead application-related projects, such as rollouts, upgrades, migrations and manage change through established governance processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and review SLA performance, service quality and cost efficiency
• Ensure governance, risk, and compliance standards are met across all applications, supporting external and internal audits.
• Lead and develop application support analysts and functional leads.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years+ of IT experience in enterprise application environments,
• Immediate experience in application management or leadership role.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP FICO is mandatory; MM/PS/PM/JVA experience is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of SAP authorization, transports, and system landscapes (DEV/QAS/PRD); S/4HANA cloud exposure a plus.
• Experience managing vendor and AMS relationships.
• Comfortable operating in a regulated, multi-entity, multi-country environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.