Vice President Application Management (m/f/d)

Kelvion

Kelvion

Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future

Job Description

We are looking for a Vice President of Application Management to lead our global application landscape, driving strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of business-critical systems. This role focuses on digital transformation, operational excellence, and managing global teams and partners.

Location: Germany, Poland, or USA (up to 50% remote)

Your responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise application strategy and multi-year roadmap
Lead application management, support, enhancements, and lifecycle governance
Ensure stability, performance, security, and availability of core business systems
Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions
Drive transformation initiatives such as system modernization and process optimization
Manage internal teams, system owners, and external service providers
Establish and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and service quality metrics
Oversee budget planning, vendor management, and compliance
Strengthen data, reporting, and analytics capabilities
Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and customer-focused culture

Your profile

Relevant academic background (IT, Computer Science, Engineering or similar; Master’s preferred)
Extensive leadership experience (10+ years) in managing global enterprise application landscapes
Proven expertise in vendor, stakeholder, and service delivery management
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
Deep technical knowledge of key systems (SAP S/4HANA & ECC6, SuccessFactors, Power BI, SAP Analytics, integrations)
Strategic, results-driven mindset with strong communication, decision-making, and change management capabilities
Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
Readiness to travel

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Together, We Shape the Future