IT Applications Manager

Hydro International; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Secondary benefits

Pension plan

Global opportunities

Job summary

Hydro International, part of CRH Infrastructure, is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to own our enterprise application landscape, lead a team of application analysts, and drive innovative technology solutions across a growing international business.

You will shape strategy, oversee system improvements, manage vendor relationships, and work closely with stakeholders to optimise processes and deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading IT applications, business systems or enterprise applications teams.
• Proven project management and delivery capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience implementing and supporting integrated business systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft CRM and ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Application Analysts.
• Driving the strategy, roadmap and optimisation of enterprise applications.
• Partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation.
• Managing key software vendor relationships and third-party partners.
• Overseeing application configuration, security, testing and ongoing enhancements.
• Supporting integration projects and ensuring connectivity between critical systems.
• Delivering projects through governance and project management frameworks.
• Building and maintaining documentation, knowledge sharing and support processes.

Skills

IT leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Enterprise applications

CRM/ERP knowledge

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

PRINCE2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement

Dynamics 365 Field Service

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services, and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

IT Applications Manager - Hydro International

Hybrid | Clevedon | Drive Technology That Powers Business Success

Are you a hands-on IT leader with a passion for business transformation, enterprise applications, and leading high-performing teams?

We're looking for an experienced IT Applications Manager to take ownership of our enterprise application landscape, lead a talented team of application specialists, and drive the delivery of innovative technology solutions that support a growing international business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic leadership with technical expertise, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance business processes, optimise systems, and deliver real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our IT Applications Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our enterprise applications strategy. You’ll lead a team of application analysts while remaining actively involved in system improvements, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Application Analysts
• Driving the strategy, roadmap and optimisation of enterprise applications
• Partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation
• Managing key software vendor relationships and third-party partners
• Overseeing application configuration, security, testing and ongoing enhancements
• Supporting integration projects and ensuring seamless connectivity between critical business systems
• Delivering projects through established governance and project management frameworks
• Building and maintaining robust documentation, knowledge sharing and support processes
• Troubleshooting complex application issues and providing expert guidance to users and team members

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a commercially minded technology

You’ll ideally bring

• Significant experience leading IT applications, business systems or enterprise applications teams
• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience
• Proven project management and delivery capabilities
• Experience implementing and supporting integrated business systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft CRM and ERP platforms
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and outsourced service providers
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable)

Desirable Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement
• Dynamics 365 Field Service
• Enterprise application integration and cloud-based solutions
• Manufacturing, engineering or industrial business environments

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an IT management role. It's an opportunity to influence the future direction of a business undergoing continuous growth and transformation.

• Lead business-critical technology initiatives
• Work with modern Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions
• Shape application strategy and digital transformation projects
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the organisation
• Develop and mentor a talented technical team
• Leave a lasting impact on how technology enables business success

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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