Global IT Business Applications Manager

At NTS, we make it possible together.

Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it's ultra complex or ultra precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver. Want to find out together what's possible? Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction? Are you driven, enthusiastic and does your heartbeat faster with high-tech product development? Then get started as Global IT Business Applications Manager at NTS Eindhoven and let's make it possible together.

Job Description

Our Global IT Business Applications

Our core IT platform integrates global ERP, BI, CRM, PDM/PLM, and MES, supported by specialized business applications. This suite is rapidly expanding with new digital solutions designed to drive business improvements and create value. A modern, secure IT infrastructure connects Group IT solutions with locally managed systems. An important application for NTS is our global ERP, where knowledge of ERP (business) processes and experience with new ERP implementations are considered a strong asset.

Our Global Business Applications Team

Based for the most part at our Eindhoven headquarters, the Global IT Business Applications Team manages all Group IT Business applications. Acting as “product owner,” the team designs, builds, implements, and supports solutions in accordance with ITIL, Cobit, IPMA, and Prince2 standards. The Global Business Application Manager bridges Group IT with Business Process Owners (BPOs) and their delegates, ensuring enterprise-wide application effectiveness. You have several reports-to.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle and continuity of support of global IT Business applications.
• Integrate local applications into the Group IT control framework.
• Translate business requirements into functional IT specifications in line with the “IT Inflow” policy.
• Design, build, implement, and support enterprise-wide IT Business applications, ensuring compatibility, data integrity, interfaces, access control, and security.
• Knowledge champion on ERP Business processes and advising on the current and on a new global ERP system.
• Oversee governance, compliance, change management, and audit requirements.
• Lead a team of Application Managers, each responsible for specific business domains.
• Manage programs and projects, including roadmaps, dashboards, capacity, financial control, and reporting.
• Monitor legal and compliance requirements, advising BPOs on necessary changes and projects.
• Support IT integration for business unit acquisitions.
• Handle escalated incidents and problems beyond standard IT-Business support.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (HBO+)
• 5–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of business models, processes, and IT Business solutions in a global manufacturing environment. Able to act as a business analyst when needed.
• Proven track record in managing teams, projects, and change according to professional standards.
• Proven track record managing ERP solutions.
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels, from key users to senior executives.
• Structured, accurate, and disciplined, with the ability to coach others in following controls.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing external partners and handling escalations including consultants and SLA support partners.
• Resilient under pressure, inspiring, and a strong team player.
• Organizationally sensitive and adaptable in approach.
• Experienced in Project Management, Cobit, and ITIL.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (spoken and written).
• Drivers license

Your Terms of Employment

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague! With this challenge, we offer the following terms of employment:

• Competitive Salary
• Profit Sharing as per NTS policy
• Personal growth and development opportunities
• 27 vacation days and an additional 13 ADV days
• Excellent pension plan with PME
• Travel expense allowance

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into a working system for the world's most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics and Analytical solutions. For this reason, we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier to OEM’s and an international player operating from various (production) sites in Europe, Asia and the US. Although we offer our teams around the world a great place to work, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-focused mindset and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we take every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship and our successes.

For more information about this vacancy or our organization, please contact our Recruiter Business Partner by email Amruta.Bhargava@nts-group.nl.