IT Application & Integration Manager

Quick Facts

• Focus: IT applications & integrations, ERP (proALPHA), CRM/Field-Service rollouts, REST interfaces, data platform (Data Lakehouse), and local AI integrations

Description

Manage the application and integration landscape and ensure reliable interaction between IT systems. You will operate and further develop ERP (proALPHA), optimize business processes with the business teams, and support CRM and Field-Service Management implementations with system integration. You will also plan and maintain REST interfaces, support a central Data Lakehouse with high data quality, and accompany the introduction of local AI applications while ensuring documentation, quality assurance, and information security.

Responsibilities

• Own technical responsibility for applications and integrations and ensure smooth interplay of IT systems
• Manage and develop ERP system proALPHA and optimize existing business processes with business departments
• Support introduction of new CRM and Field-Service Management solutions and their integration into the system landscape
• Coordinate external IT service providers and implementation partners; guide projects from requirements capture to successful delivery
• Plan and operate REST interfaces and ensure reliable data exchange between applications
• Support the setup of a central Data Lakehouse and contribute to high data quality
• Support introduction and integration of local AI applications and develop innovative use cases with business teams
• Ensure documentation, quality assurance, and information security of applications and accompany transitions to regular operations

Requirements

• Degree in (Business) Informatics or training as an application development or system integration specialist (or comparable IT qualification)
• Relevant experience in application management, system integration, or technical digitalization projects
• ERP knowledge, ideally proALPHA, and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of REST APIs, databases, and SQL; understanding of cross-system data flows
• Basic development skills; ability to build small automations or scripts
• Experience working with external IT service providers; structured intake, assessment, and documentation of technical requirements
• Independent, solution-oriented, and communicative working style
• Very good German and good technical English

Benefits

• Innovative work environment and efficient onboarding
• Personal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile work up to 40%
• 30 days of vacation
• Fitness support or bike leasing
• Company events and team days
• Corporate benefits
• Company pension plan, supplemental health insurance, and employer-funded benefits