Application Manager at Ovako - Under tillsättning eller tillsatt, ej sökbar

Ovako is represented in more than 30 countries and is a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel for customers in the bearing, transportation and manufacturing industries. Our steel makes our customers’ end products more resilient and extends their useful life, ultimately resulting in smarter, more energy-efficient and more environmentally friendly products.

Ovako is in an exciting phase of development where IT and our skilled and knowledgeable colleagues play a very important part.
Since June 2018, Ovako is part of the Japanese steel corporation Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, which is the third-largest steel producer in the world with 93,500 employees worldwide.
In the role of Application Manager, you will be part of a steel company on the move with ongoing development plans within IT.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The position is a direct recruitment. The recruitment process is being managed by Job Solution, but you will be employed directly by Ovako.

What Ovako offers
Ovako is an ideal employer for people who relish the combination of efficient small-organization decision paths and large-organization security. At Ovako, you can expect a fast-paced and forward-looking workplace with an open atmosphere, positive camaraderie and high organizational drive.
As an employee, you are offered:
•    A workplace with focus on employee health, safety and well-being
•    Great personal responsibility and freedom in how you perform your tasks
•    The opportunity to challenge Ovako’s approach and present ideas that improve efficiency
•    The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with committed and experienced colleagues

Job description
If you are passionate about application management and change management, the role of Application Manager will be an ideal fit.
This is a new and exciting function within the company, where you will be given a wide mandate to build up methods in application management based on your expertise and experience. 

As Application Manager, you will work operationally and in close dialogue with the business. You will be responsible for ensuring method compliance and creating and implementing processes in a uniform manner for our AM portfolio. You will work hands-on in this role and will participate in strategic planning. You will also work with process improvement and act as the specifier between operations and IT.
As Application Manager, you will be responsible for managing several different objects and will be the bridge between IT and our operations.

Qualifications
Academic education in IT or other education that the employer considers suitable is essential to success in this role. You should be an experienced specifier vis-à-vis IT vendors and have previous experience with both application management and change management. Experience with processes in a system set in a process-controlled operation is preferred.
We also require:
•    Strong knowledge in ITIL or the equivalent
•    Strong experience monitoring agreements, commitments and deliveries

The position requires written and oral fluency in Swedish and English at a high level. Strong consideration will be given to your experience with support, application management and change management, as well as your personal characteristics.

Profile
As Application Manager, you will be at the center of things and must have the capacity to manage unexpected opportunities and tasks in addition to long-term commitments.
You are able to see the big picture and are used to working close to operations. You are also used to documenting and reporting, keeping track of the details and regularly reporting on how the work is progressing.
Working in English in a multicultural environment comes naturally to you. As the work involves numerous national and international interfaces, skills at building relationships, collaborating, prioritizing and structuring are key.
In the role of Application Manager, you must be responsive to others while simultaneously setting standards internally and with regard to suppliers.

Application and information
Optional location in the vicinity of: Hofors, Örebro, Hallstahammar, Smedjebacken, Boxholm or Hällefors.

Candidates will be selected on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact the recruitment consultant, Carl Renman, Job Solution at 070-959 03 03. All applications will be treated confidentially.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your CV and application to: carl.renman@jobsolution.se .