Group Director Enterprise Applications

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.

• 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.

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.