Teamlead Application Management Operations (m/f/d)

Bergheim

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

At PALFINGER, digital solutions play a critical role in enabling efficient and scalable business operations worldwide. For our  Application Management Operations Team within Corporate Information & Communication Technology (ICT), we are looking for a Team Lead SAP Operations Applications who combines strong leadership capabilities with a passion for operational excellence, process improvement, and innovation.In this role, you will lead a team of application experts while driving the continuous evolution of PALFINGER's SAP Operations landscape. Working closely with business stakeholders, the Process & Data Organization (PDO), and external partners, you will ensure stable operations, successful implementations, and the ongoing optimization of our global application environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of application specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Drive the implementation of business and operational requirements within PALFINGER release cycles in close collaboration with the Process & Data Organization (PDO).
• Continuously optimize operational processes, application services, and cross-functional collaboration across business and IT functions.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, ensuring effective governance, service quality, and budget compliance.
• Contribute to the strategic development of PALFINGER's SAP Operations landscape by driving innovation, standardization, and process improvements.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification combined with relevant professional experience.
• Several years of experience in SAP application management, SAP Operations, or a comparable IT environment, including initial leadership or project management experience.
• Solid knowledge of SAP logistics modules such as MM, PP, WM/EWM, or related operations-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent English communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

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