Head of Applications Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing application management team across the CEE region
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the teams as well as an agile mindset and organization
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Develop a comprehensive application strategy with the involvement of the customers that incorporates emerging technologies and industry trends
• Oversee the entire application lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond
• Ensure the scalability and security of applications to meet evolving customers’ business needs
• Regularly assess application performance and implement enhancements for better efficiency
• Establish a robust process for application issue resolution and downtime minimization
• Drive the adoption of automation in application management processes
• Plan and execute large-scale application development and integration projects
• Ensure project milestones are met and align with customer goals
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential project pitfalls
• Build strong relationships with the customers (OEs), AZTEC internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to translate complex IT concepts
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure favorable terms
• Develop and manage the budget for application development, maintenance, and procurement
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor and report on expenditure, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Ensure all applications comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in application delivery
• Stay abreast of compliance changes and adjust application management practices accordingly
• Encourage and oversee research into new technologies and methodologies
• Implement innovative solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience
• Stay informed about industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of technology
• Work closely with other teams, such as infrastructure and security, to ensure a cohesive technology strategy
• Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and ensure IT alignment
• Promote a culture of cross-functional cooperation and shared objectives
• Develop training programs for team members on new technologies and best practices
• Encourage continuous professional development and certification of team members
• Identify skill gaps and implement strategies to address them

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in application management, including significant leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of application development and maintenance, including understanding of software development life cycle, project management methodologies, and agile frameworks
• Fluency in English
• knowledge of regional languages (Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, or German) is a plus
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment, and strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Willingness to travel within the CEE region as required

knowledge of regional languages (Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, or German)

• hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad
• company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)
• career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach