About the Role
For the IT department of a major Life Sciences organisation in Apeldoorn, we are looking for a Application Manager to play a key role in the performance optimisation of business applications, and to contribute to the expansion of their IT systems. Do you enjoy finding solutions for technical problems, do you thrive in application management roles and does working in challenging and dynamic working environment appeal to you? Then we have the perfect job for you!
Requirements
The Application Manager will ensure applications function optimally, to ensure colleagues can carry out their daily work efficiently and effectively. With your technical knowledge and expertise in installing, configuring, monitoring, upgrading and maintaining applications, you will play an important role in helping the organisation’s systems and applications move to the next level.
It is important the Application manager will have strong experience investigating and solving functional and technical issues across a broad range of applications, ideally with experience across bespoke software and applications, SQL, ERP, CRM and finance tools (Exact Online, Exact Suite, AFAS, SAP, or Salesforce etc).
As a Application Manager you will not shy away from a challenges, and have an eye for systems improvements and technical troubleshooting. With your technical knowledge, you carry out all updates and upgrades and solve technical problems effectively. You will also identify opportunities for system improvements, identifying possible new applications that fit perfectly with the organisation and processes.
In addition, you are good working alongside non-technical colleagues, enjoy being the spider in the web, and are happy to help translating business requirements into technical solutions when needed.
In summary, the Technical Application Manager will have the following skills and responsibilities:
Excellent technical skills and proven history working in application management
Knowledge of optimising applications reliability, security, and performance
Experience in solving technical problems and malfunctions
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve technical issues with application software
Excellent experience across bespoke applications, SQL, ERP, CRM and finance tools (inc. Exact Online, Exact Suite, AFAS, SAP, or Salesforce etc).
Experience managing support and change requests via ticketing systems
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Positive and solution-oriented attitude
Experience upgrading existing systems or installing new ones
Experience creating and monitoring protocols and procedures for the use of software and applications
Experience supporting and training employees in the use of software applications
A completed MBO -4 or HBO education in the direction of IT or a similar study
Our client can offer an excellent working culture, very flexible hybrid-remote working, clear career progression, training and development, an excellent financial package, and over 30 vacation days per annum (on a full-time or part-time basis).
Are you looking for a dynamic position with nice colleagues? Do you not quite meet the vacancy requirements, but are you enthusiastic and learn quickly? Then please don’t hesitate to connect with us for an informal talk on +31 (0) 207 932 342 or via email at info@signumpeople.com