Business Applications Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Duxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Business Applications Specialist to enhance global IT/OT systems within manufacturing. This role involves managing complex applications, collaborating with international teams, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT/OT deployment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic, people-oriented organization that values collaboration and fresh ideas, and contribute to impactful projects that drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT/OT systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to manage IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle management of global applications and infrastructure.
• Lead IT/OT projects from planning to execution.

Skills

IT/OT systems deployment

Lifecycle management

Network management

Automation tools

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure

VMware

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description:

Business Applications Specialist

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Business Applications Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on deploying, upgrading, and supporting complex IT/OT systems on a global scale within the manufacturing, quality, and engineering sectors. The successful candidate will work closely with Architecture, Security, and Site Services IT/OT teams to ensure compliance with our security and architecture standards. Collaboration with 3rd-party vendors and application support groups is also a key component of this position.

This role involves lifecycle management of business-critical applications and systems, ensuring uptime, reducing risk, and mentoring other team members for continued application/system ownership. The ideal candidate will build relationships with key stakeholders and drive the implementation of sustainable technical solutions with a cradle-to-grave support approach.

This is a 100% global role, collaborating with Business Application Specialists in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, for follow-the-sun support to ensure continuous operation of manufacturing plants.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle management of strategic global applications and related infrastructure, ensuring ongoing performance and optimization.
• Lead and participate in the development and deployment of IT/OT projects, from planning through execution.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT/OT systems, ensuring disaster recovery, high availability, fault tolerance, and planning/testing contingencies to maximize uptime.
• Oversee global and local configurations of applications, networks, and servers, including reconfigurations, switch installations, and global network design.
• Create and maintain documentation for new and existing systems, while planning for future improvements and expansions.
• Provide critical support to resolve complex application issues and minimize downtime.
• Work closely with third-party vendors and application support groups to implement updates, resolve issues, and ensure smooth operation.
• Contribute to broader Global IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with a global team, providing support for manufacturing plants.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering knowledge transfer and building application/system ownership within the global team.

Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in IT/OT systems deployment, support, and lifecycle management with a focus on global, complex applications in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage IT projects of varying sizes from inception to completion.
• Technical skills in:
• Networks, subnetting, and packet flow.
• Servers, storage, backups, high availability, and fault tolerance.
• Workstation technologies and Active Directory/Group Policy.
• Virtual desktop technologies (Azure, VMware, etc.).
• Automation tools, processes, and PowerShell/scripting.
• System design and diagramming for architecture creation.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making under limited supervision.

What next?

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative, and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as possible. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision, and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us:

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome talent, experience, and fresh ideas from employees at all career stages, from interns to seasoned professionals. In return, we offer the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company where safety and ethics always come first.