The company is an independent European logistics service provider, delivering a wide range of transport and customer specific logistics services. The roll is in IT department:

 

Application Manager

 

Job description

 

1. The Application Manager is responsible for assigned software application(s):

 

• Provides support to key-users;

• Periodically consults key-users to identify problems and/or bottlenecks;

• Manages and monitors license structures;

• Checks the application(s) for bugs and coordinates with development to solve them. If needed starts an escalation procedure;

• Conducts application (acceptance) tests;

• Initiates and deploys new applications or components of existing applications;

• Standardizes, formalizes and records related procedures and instructions;

• Takes appropriate action in case of application failure(s);

• Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers;

• Executes exploratory research regarding potential suppliers and products.

 

2. The Application Manager gives advice regarding applications to the team lead;

• Aligns the functionalities (of the applications) with functional needs (of the organization);

• Stays informed about market developments.

 

3.The Application Manager supports key-users with the implementation of new applications:

• Creates support for consistent application usage;

 

• Trains key-users in the usage of the application;

• Instructs and guides key-users in implementing new applications.

 

Ideal candidate

 

As a potential Application Manager, you:

• Have a Bachelor degree in computer science;

• Speak English fluently at a good level;

• Advantage - understanding of SQL is an advantage;

• Advantage – previous experience in a service-oriented role preferred;

• Have strong communication skills;

• Are able to handle multi-tasking activities;

• Have a proactive and accurate attitude;

• Set priorities easily;

• Are ambitious and eager to develop yourself professionally;

• Are able to work independently and in a team.

 

 

 

We offer:

• A competitive salary;

• Other interesting secondary benefits such as a premium health insurance, meal tickets;

• A career within an international professional organization with an informal atmosphere;

• An interesting and challenging job in an international logistics organization;

• The possibility to develop yourself on the job as well as by training and course