Vice president application management (m/f/d)

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

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