Group Director Enterprise Applications

About the role

Kanadevia Inova, a global player in waste infrastructure and waste-to-X technology, is looking for an experienced, business-oriented Director Enterprise Applications. This is a key leadership position within Group IT & Digital Services, responsible for the strategic direction, governance, transformation and operational performance of the business-critical application portfolio centred on OneERP and cross-functional platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Group-wide Enterprise Applications organization and set its strategic and operational direction.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for ERP and cross-functional business systems.
• Ensure the stabilization, evolution and future rollout of OneERP / IFS Cloud across the Group.
• Drive business process standardization and harmonization with Business Process Owners and key stakeholders.
• Establish application portfolio governance, lifecycle management and clear ownership.
• Ensure reliable, secure and efficient operation of business-critical applications with SLAs, KPIs and service accountability.
• Lead application transformation, modernization and rationalization, including reducing legacy solutions.
• Act as a bridge between Business Units, Digital Partners and Group IT & Digital Services, aligning investments with business priorities.

Required profile

• University degree or higher vocational education in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, ERP leadership, business applications management or large-scale application transformation.
• Proven leadership in ERP strategy and rollout, application portfolio management, modernization and rationalization, or cross-functional transformation programs.
• Track record leading large, complex application landscapes in an international, matrixed, multi-entity environment, including managing a team.
• Strong understanding of architecture, integration and data governance principles; industrial, engineering, project-based or asset-intensive background is an advantage.

What we offer

• Indefinite employment contract with a basic gross wage of 5,000 EUR per month (minimum offered).
• 13th salary, 10% annual bonus and extra days of leave.
• Flexible working hours (core 9-3:00) and home office two days a week.
• Two sick days per year, recreation allowance, referral program and travel allowance.
• Pension scheme third pillar (up to 2.5%), company mobile phone or phone allowance, and support for professional growth and training.