Head of Enterprise Applications & Automation

Quick Facts

• Role: Head of Enterprise Applications & Automation
• Focus: Enterprise application ownership, integrations, automation, and practical AI use cases
• Stakeholders: Leasing, Finance, ESG, HR, Operations

Description

Lead the next phase of business technology development by owning and improving the enterprise application landscape (ERP, CRM, HR, finance, ESG) across multiple countries. You will oversee application development, system integration, process improvement and automation, and identify practical AI use cases with measurable business value. You will translate business needs into effective technology solutions based on business value, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of enterprise business applications, including strategy, roadmap, stability, and continuous improvement
• Lead application implementations, system integrations, and development of new digital solutions
• Manage the application portfolio: priorities, budgets, vendors, contracts, and technology decisions
• Partner with leasing, finance, ESG, HR, and operations to align technology initiatives with business needs
• Drive process digitalisation and automation using system integrations, workflow platforms, low-code solutions, and RPA
• Identify and implement practical AI use cases with measurable business value
• Build and develop a high-performing applications and automation team

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technology roles, including leadership of application or digital teams
• Proven experience managing complex enterprise application portfolios, implementations, and external technology partners
• Good understanding of application architecture, system integrations, and enterprise technology environments
• Strong understanding of business processes, ideally across finance, leasing, HR, ESG, or operations
• Experience delivering digital transformation and automation initiatives; ability to evaluate approaches and select appropriate solutions
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and ability to drive change in a multi-country environment
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Learning and development support with a dedicated training budget, plus language courses and individual coaching
• Flexible and hybrid working model
• Extra paid leave in line with local legislation
• Standard local benefits, including meal allowance
• Strong team culture with regular events, networking, and charity initiatives
• Office perks such as good coffee, snacks, and refreshments