Head of Applications

Avincis; Valladolid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global emergency service operator in Valladolid seeks a Head of Applications to manage corporate applications and lead a team of IT Business Partners. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience with SAP, and proven vendor management skills. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years in IT roles with strategic oversight. Join a mission-driven company focused on safety and integrity while contributing to community protection.

Formación

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in IT roles related to enterprise applications.
• At least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience in vendor management including contracts and budgets.

Responsabilidades

• Manage strategy and operation of corporate applications like SAP.
• Oversee lifecycle of applications: maintenance, upgrades, and compliance.
• Lead IT Business Partners team ensuring demand management and functional analysis.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Problem-solving

Fluent in English

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft collaboration stack (M365)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Are you ready to make a significant contribution to both saving lives and protecting communities?

At Avincis, we’re dedicated to meaningful work with a clear purpose. We're seeking talented individuals passionate about making a difference while growing their careers in a dynamic environment.

Avincis is one of the world’s leading Emergency Aerial Service Operators and the largest in Europe. We operate from more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Mozambique and Chile. We operate a fleet of approximately 205 aircraft which includes 165 helicopters and 40 aeroplanes.

Join us and be part of a mission to protect lives, safeguard communities, and make a positive impact.

The Head of Applications will be responsible for leading the strategy, management, and evolution of corporate third-party applications — including core systems such as SAP and aviation software like Air Maestro or Gannet — ensuring alignment with business needs and the company’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Group Chief Information Officer, this role also oversees and coordinates the team of IT Business Partners, who act as the main interface between IT and the business, ensuring proper demand management, requirements gathering, and functional analysis to deliver effective and scalable technology solutions.

The selected person may be based in any of our offices located in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, or Norway.

Main responsibilities

Third-Party Applications Management :

• Leads the strategy, governance, and operation of corporate applications (SAP, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, etc.).
• Manages vendor relationships, including contractual, budgetary, and service delivery aspects.
• Oversees the full lifecycle of applications : maintenance, upgrades, licensing, and roadmap definition.
• Ensures availability, roles, compliance, and performance of the platforms under scope.

Supervision of IT Business Partners :

• Leads and develops the IT Business Partners team, ensuring they act as the primary contact point between IT and business units.
• Ensures high-quality functional documentation and requirements analysis.
• Drives the identification of improvement and digitization opportunities in close collaboration with business areas.
• Prioritises and channel business demand effectively to IT delivery teams.

Strategic and Cross-Functional Management :

• Contributes to the overall IT strategy definition alongside the CIO and the IT leadership team.
• Ensures technology solutions are aligned with corporate objectives.
• Controls and monitors budgets associated with applications and IT projects.

Technical and functional skills

• In-depth functional knowledge and experience in SAP and other key third-party business applications.
• Experience in demand management and functional documentation, with proven ability to manage and track projects and tasks using platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Asana or similar.
• Strong understanding of application architectures and digital transformation trends.

Core capabilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities with both business stakeholders and vendors.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to prioritise effectively in high-demand and dynamic environments.
• Strategic mindset combined with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proficient in problem-solving, and able to navigate complex data environments with autonomy.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Required experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in IT roles related to enterprise applications, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience managing enterprise applications (ERP, SAP, CRM, HR systems, etc.).
• Strong track record in vendor management, including contracts and budgets.
• Proven experience working with the Microsoft collaboration stack (M365, Teams, SharePoint) and project management tools such as Azure DevOps.

Culture and values

As the aviation sector is highly regulated, safety and compliance are the highest priority. Avincis is also committed to the highest standards of business ethics with integrity with trust being central values of the organisation. Every employee in Avincis is expected to be a role model of integrity and high ethical standards.

Our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and respect. We believe that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. Our six core values guide our actions and define who we are :

• Safety : We uphold safety as our first priority above all other business outcomes.
• Integrity : We are honest, do the right thing, and communicate respectfully and appropriately.
• Trust : We foster an environment of openness and reliability, where trust is earned and valued.
• Teamwork : We work together and collaborate to achieve collective goals, ensuring that everyone feels welcome in an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Respect : We treat all employees, customers, and stakeholders with dignity, courtesy, and kindness. We listen to others’ ideas and welcome their input to improve.
• Accountability : We are answerable for our actions, behaviours, and performance, and we inspire others to uphold their commitments and take responsibility.

Take the next step in your career with Avincis – where meaningful work and personal development converge. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

Note: Avincis evaluates all applications according to objective criteria in order to select the most suitable person for the position offered, regardless of gender.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (RGPD) and Organic Law 3/2018, we inform you and request your consent to incorporate your data into the files of AVINCIS, as data controller, and to process them in order to carry out your selection process and maintain a relationship with you. The address is Aeródromo de Mutxamel, Partida la Almaina, no92, CP: 03110, Mutxamel, Alicante. You may exercise your rights by writing to the address or the e-mail address, and AVINCIS will only use the information provided for the selection process or other related considerations, maintaining confidentiality.