IT Application Manager

IT Application Manager

The opportunity

• As Application Manager you are responsible for maximizing the business value realization for the application that he manages by implementing the given priorities in the best way.

• Ensure that the application has a proper strategic positioning in alignment with IT Enterprise Architecture and Global IT Domains.
• Ensure that the application has a proper license agreement for the planned user community, in alignment with the application owner.
• Ensure application is registered within the CMDB, in line with the overall strategy and leveraging the asset registration ServiceNow capabilities.
• Ensure service delivery, in particular case resolution (incidents, requests) management. It includes ensuring a proper support agreement and that a Service Management system is in place and aligned with Hitachi Energy standard.
• Ensure technical documentation availability and accuracy for the application(s) in scope.
• Ensure that the yearly application costs are in line with allocated budget.
• Manage contract with external vendors.
• Support the CDC with the Vulnerability Management Service to ensure timely and accurate identification and mitigation of potential vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with x-functional teams to identify / mitigate vulnerabilities & develop remediation strategies to minimize potential adverse impacts (e.g.: Patching).
• Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging threats to improve the effectiveness of the Vulnerability Monitoring Service and ensure compliance with global cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Perform activities required by Internal Controls (of particular importance in case the application is ICoFR relevant)
• Ensure of fulfilling local applicable security requirements.
• Maintain close interactions with application owner.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Experience in one or more coding languages (e.g. Javascript, C++, Python, Java. Specify the languages relevant to the role).
• Experience with development platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Pega, Docker, Kubernetes. Specify the languages relevant to the role) .
• Experience with functional domain where the application belongs to. (e.g. Finance, Engineering, Sales & Marketing. Specify the languages relevant to the role).
• Understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Strong ability to understand context for code, the codebase, and its relation to business objectives.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.