Application Manager

Application Manager IT

Are you ready to accelerate your career in IT and application functionality? Are you seeking to grow your expertise in a truly global and agile environment, where collaboration and innovation is key to succeeding on our mission – to ensure world-class IT services enabling Epiroc to change the industry? Then you might be our next Application Manager to join our Information Technology team.

Your team

You will join a team of highly competent and supportive colleagues that collaborate across the globe. Together we will explore agile ways of working where it makes sense, creating an environment where we both can develop our personal skills as well as becoming more self-governed as a team.

Application maintenance for a digital and sustainable future for the mining and infrastructure industry is the core responsibility of this function. To support you and your team, you will have a leader that puts value in a cross-cultural team where you are encouraged to think new and contribute to continuous improvement and change.

Your mission

The application lifecycle management model within Epiroc is inspired by PM3 and the major roles are Owners, Application Managers Business and Application Managers IT.

As Application Manager IT you will be responsible for the lifecycle maintenance of an application or application portfolio, ensuring compliance with business requirements as well as IT policies and guidelines. You will work in close collaboration with the owner of the application and the Application Manager Business. In parallel with application maintenance, you will also gather requirements and participate in sourcing activities, contract and vendor management as well as billing and resource planning. You will collaborate with stakeholders and other teams to identify opportunities to improve IT services and ensure effective integration with other systems.

The core of the mission is world class application lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary role will be to manage, maintain, and enhance business critical applications according to our Application Maintenance Management model. You will also play a critical role in the implementation of Agile methodologies in your area of responsibility. Your deep understanding of IT technical components will be indispensable as you work to improve application availability, functionality, user experience, and performance.

Understanding the interaction between IT and Business processes is vital, as is comprehension of integration technologies between systems. As Application Manager IT, you will also be responsible for understanding and documenting information classification, data management, and data flows.

Your profile

You will be part of a team that is not only committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry, but also to the continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and systems.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A university degree in a relevant field
• Understanding of PM3 Application Maintenance Management and Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in understanding IT technical components
• Insight into the interaction between IT and business processes
• Knowledge of integration technologies between systems
• Familiarity with information classification, data management, and data flows
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• A well-structured and proactive approach to work

Knowledge of SDLC methodology or ITIL framework will be considered a plus.

Experience : 8-12 years

Location and travel

Location for this role is our hub in Prague (CZ). As the role is global and meeting the stakeholders is vital, you can expect occasional travel.

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities!

In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc:  

• Global career opportunities
• Epiroc University, for your own competence development
• Community involvement
• Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus.

Application and contact information

In this recruitment process, we review applications continuously. Welcome your application as soon as possible by creating an account in our recruitment system. The last day to apply for this position is 202X-XX-XX.

For questions about the position please contact hiring manager:

Ajay Singh Jaswal, Regional IT Manager EMEA & India, ajay.jaswal@epiroc.com.

For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact:

Radka Culejova <radka.culejova@epiroc.com>

About Epiroc

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure, and natural resources industries. Using state-of-the-art technology, Epiroc develops and manufactures innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction machines, and delivers world-class service and consumables, as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of SEK 50 billion in 2022, and has around 17 000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries.

Our culture and values, (automatically added in HR Link)

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward. In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders.

We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. Diversity is key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Epiroc, we value diversity, and we strive to accelerate a diverse culture where everyone belongs. Therefore, we encourage qualified candidates from all over the world to apply.