IT Applications Manager

Hydro International; England; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Secondary benefits

Pension plan

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

IT applications leadership

People management

Project management

CRM & ERP knowledge

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

IT degree

PRINCE2

Ausbildung

Degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Dynamics 365 CE

Dynamics 365 Field Service

Jobbeschreibung

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.

• 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 leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

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

You’ll stand out if you have experience with:

• 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

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.