At PALFINGER, we have been lifting people and goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,700 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER. Head of Application Management (f/m/d) You will be part of the global ICT management team, which is responsible for internal software development in an agile environment, support, traditional IT/OT operations, cyber security and digital architecture, project and programme management as well as application management of standard software solutions. PALFINGER ICT provides all internal ICT services for our internal users, both company-wide and globally, and is also responsible for product-supporting and product-complementing software solutions. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Leadership and management of a global team (5 direct reports, overall responsibility for 30 employees) responsible for the planning and implementation of the standard software application landscape within the company * Coordination of planning, implementation, and standardization with PALFINGER's internal customers in the process and data organization * Budget responsibility and cost control * Management of external partners in the implementation process * Introducing continuous improvements to increase implementation speed without compromising stability YOUR QUALIFICATIONS * Several years of leadership experience with a global team * Track record in application development implementation - SAP ERP experience; knowledge of Dynamics, Success Factors, Team Center, Windchill is an advantage * Experience in managing external partners using KPIs and business management knowledge for cost management and budget planning * Analytical skills, decisiveness, and systemic thinking * Willingness to travel globally for SAP rollouts; fluent in German and English WHAT WE OFFER * Work-Life balance through flexible working hours and freedom to organize your work * Performance-related compensation * Career and personal development opportunities in an international company * Voluntary social benefits through our company's health management program PALfit * Job ticket Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 65.432,36 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment. Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.