Senior Functional Application Manager

Senior Functional Application ManagerVacancy: Senior Functional Application Manager who is ‘equipped for impact’Are you ready to shape Huisman's global IT transition? Can you turn possibilities into realities? And, do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. As our IT colleague you'll work in small, dedicated teams to empower our global offices and production facilities, ensuring your efforts have a direct and meaningful impact. Find out more about our vacancy for Senior Functional Application Manager.
About our organisationWe are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal, oil & gas, leisure and civil industries.
With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.“Lifting IT at Huisman to the next level; that’s our common goal”Carlo van der Stoep, Group IT DirectorAbout the position of Senior Functional Application ManagerWhat to expect of the Senior Functional Application Manager position within Huisman? As a Senior Functional Application Manager, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing and further developing a portfolio of SaaS applications within the domains of Enterprise Service Management (ESM), Collaboration and AI. The main applications in our portfolio are Microsoft 365, Copilot, Freshservice, complemented by several other business-critical applications supporting various domains across the organisation.
You will become part of our global ESM & Collaboration team, consisting of approximately six colleagues with junior, medior and senior backgrounds. Together, the team is responsible for the lifecycle management, functional support and continuous improvement of the application landscape, working closely with other Global Applications teams such as ERP and CAD & PLM.
In this role, you act as the bridge between business and IT. You analyse business requirements, translate them into functional solutions, and ensure applications continue to support organisational objectives effectively in a global, multicultural environment. You take ownership of your applications, support implementations and releases, and contribute to a stable and future-proof application environment.
What do we expect of you?As an experienced application management professional, you are comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment. You quickly understand business processes and application landscapes and know how to translate requirements into practical solutions.
You will be responsible for:Functional management and optimisation of business-critical SaaS applicationsResolving complex incidents and supporting end usersAnalysing business needs and translating them into requirements and user storiesManaging stakeholders across business teams, IT departments and external vendorsSupporting application onboarding, lifecycle management and continuous improvementsAssisting with implementations, releases, testing activities and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Coaching and supporting junior and medior colleagues within the team.
Wondering if you are 'equipped for impact'?You are:Pragmatic, hands-on and solution-orientedAnalytically strong and able to maintain overview in complex environmentsCommunicatively strong and capable of engaging stakeholders at different levelsYou have:Bachelor (HBO) or equivalent abilityMinimum of 8 years’ experience in a Functional Application Management positionExperience with SaaS and cloud-based applications; experience with ITSM solutions is considered a strong advantage Experience with testing, implementations and application lifecycle managementKnowledge of ITIL principles and best practices.
Some practical things we need you to have:An EU passport/valid work permit for The NetherlandsA good command of the English language verbally and in writingA good command of the Dutch language verbally and in writingOccasional travel could be part of the roleMore about HuismanWe design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? Consider our Huisman Innovation Tower. So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and… yourselfWhat do we have to offer? Think big and make big, all in one location. At Huisman Schiedam, both our office and production facilities are based on a single site.
An open, informal and no-nonsense culture with short lines of communication.
An international working environment with ample opportunities for career progression and personal development.
An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and qualifications.
A minimum of 29 holiday days (based on full-