Job Description
A successful and well-established company in the automotive industry is looking for an experienced Business Applications & Information Systems Department Manager to lead its business systems, applications and development activities.
This is a senior, business-oriented role focused on enterprise applications, SAP Business One, BI, digital solutions and the development of systems that support the company’s core operations.
The role combines management of a multidisciplinary professional team with hands-on involvement, strategic thinking and close collaboration with senior management and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s Business Applications and Information Systems department.
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of SAP implementers, application support specialists, BI professionals and software developers.
- Take end-to-end ownership of SAP Business One as the company’s core business platform.
- Lead the continued development, optimization and expansion of SAP Business One across the organization.
- Translate business challenges and operational needs into effective technological and software-based solutions.
- Lead cross-organizational projects involving ERP, BI, digital platforms, interfaces, integrations and automation.
- Manage Web and digital development activities, from business requirements and specification through implementation.
- Lead the company’s BI, reporting and management information capabilities.
- Define the department’s professional roadmap and promote innovative solutions, including AI-based tools and process automation.
- Manage external software vendors, implementation partners, projects and budgets.
Requirements
- Proven managerial experience in Information Systems, Business Applications or Enterprise Applications – mandatory.
- Significant experience managing employees or professional teams – mandatory.
- Strong and current hands-on experience with SAP Business One – mandatory.
- Proven experience leading ERP implementation, development and optimization projects – mandatory.
- Strong SQL knowledge and the ability to write and analyze queries – mandatory.
- Experience with BI systems, reporting tools and data-driven business processes – mandatory.
- Experience working with software developers, integrations, interfaces or digital systems – highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business needs into system solutions.
- Ability to combine hands-on professional involvement with strategic thinking and team leadership.
- Experience introducing AI, automation or advanced digital solutions into business processes – an advantage.
The Opportunity
- A senior role with broad responsibility and direct impact on core business processes.
- Management of a diverse team covering SAP, BI, applications and software development.
- The opportunity to shape the company’s systems roadmap and lead significant technological change.
- Hybrid work model – four days on-site and one day from home.
- Competitive salary, annual bonuses and an excellent benefits package.