IT Applications Leader — Hybrid, Dynamics & Transformation

Hydro International; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Secondary benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Hydro International, part of the CRH family, is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to lead our enterprise application landscape and a team of application analysts. You will shape our technology strategy, manage key vendors, and drive digital transformation across an international business.

In this role you will oversee integration projects, ensure secure and scalable systems, and collaborate with senior leaders to optimise processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT applications teams and delivering enterprise-scale projects.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts and outsourced service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Application Analysts and own enterprise applications strategy.
• Drive the roadmap, governance and optimisation of business systems.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify digital transformation opportunities.
• Oversee integrations and ensure connectivity between critical systems.
• Manage security, testing and ongoing enhancements of applications.
• Deliver projects using established governance and PM frameworks.
• Create robust documentation and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Provide expert guidance on complex application issues.

Skills

IT applications leadership

People management

Project management

CRM & ERP knowledge

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

IT degree

PRINCE2

Education

Degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Dynamics 365 CE

Dynamics 365 Field Service

Job description

Hydro International, part of the CRH family, is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to lead our enterprise application landscape and a team of application analysts. You will shape our technology strategy, manage key vendors, and drive digital transformation across an international business.

In this role you will oversee integration projects, ensure secure and scalable systems, and collaborate with senior leaders to optimise processes.