Group Director Enterprise Applications

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Director Enterprise Applications to lead and further develop Kanadevia Inova’s enterprise application landscape.

The role is a key leadership position within Group IT & Digital Services and is responsible for the strategic direction, governance, transformation and operational performance of our business-critical application portfolio. With OneERP and cross-functional platforms at the core, the position will play a central role in enabling standardized processes, operational excellence and our broader digital transformation.

Key responsibilities and requirements include:

• Lead the Group-wide Enterprise Applications organization and provide clear strategic and operational direction.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for ERP and cross-functional business systems.
• Ensure the successful stabilization, evolution and future rollout of OneERP / IFS Cloud across the Group.
• Drive business process standardization and harmonization together with Business Process Owners and key stakeholders.
• Establish strong application portfolio governance, lifecycle management and clear ownership across the organization.
• Ensure reliable, secure and efficient operation of business-critical applications with clear SLAs, KPIs and service accountability.
• Lead major application transformation, modernization and rationalization initiatives, including the reduction of legacy solutions.
• Act as a bridge between Business Units, Digital Partners and Group IT & Digital Services, ensuring investments are aligned with business priorities and value.
• Bring significant leadership experience in ERP / Enterprise Applications within complex, international organizations, ideally in an industrial or project-driven environment.
• Demonstrate a pragmatic, collaborative and value-oriented leadership style with strong executive stakeholder management, transformation and change capabilities.

The position offers the opportunity to shape a critical part of Kanadevia Inova’s IT & Digital transformation and to build a scalable, standardized and business-focused enterprise application landscape for the future.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher vocational education in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, ERP leadership, business applications management or large-scale application transformation.
• Proven leadership in ERP strategy and rollout, application portfolio management, application modernisation and rationalisation, or cross-functional transformation programs.
• Track record of leading large, complex application landscapes in an international, matrixed, multi-entity environment, including managing a team.
• Strong understanding of architecture, integration and data governance principles, with experience in industrial, engineering, project-based or asset-intensive businesses as a strong advantage.

Additional Information

Employee perks, benefits

• Employment contract for an indefinite period
• + 13th Salary
• 10% Annual bonus
• Flexible working time (core time 9-3:00)
• Home office possible 2 days a week
• Extra days of leave
• 2 Sick days per year
• Recreation allowance
• Referral program
• Travel allowance
• Multisport card
• The third pillar of the pension scheme (up to 2,5%)
• Company mobile phone or phone allowance

Support for professional and career growth, education and training

Compensation

• Basic wage component (gross): 5000 EUR/month

  This amount is our minimum offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, and qualifications.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.