Application Management Framework Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Kraków is seeking an experienced IT governance professional to define and improve the Application Management Framework across the business unit. You’ll develop standards, templates, and governance documentation while supporting Application Managers with training and onboarding and driving CMDB quality and ownership across global teams.

You’ll collaborate with Portfolio, Compliance, and support teams to raise maturity and ensure alignment with Hitachi Energy policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
• 5-8 years of IT experience in a global organization.
• Experience with IT governance, ITSM, and application management.
• Proficiency with ServiceNow and CMDB processes.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and improve the Application Management Framework.
• Develop governance standards, templates, and documentation.
• Support Application Managers with training and onboarding.
• Improve application governance and CMDB data quality.
• Define criteria for transitioning apps to external providers.
• Collaborate with Portfolio, Compliance, and support teams.

Skills

IT Governance

Application Management

ITSM

CMDB

ServiceNow

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems/CS/Business Admin

Tools

ServiceNow

CMDB tooling

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Application Management Framework across the High Voltage Business Unit to ensure applications are managed consistently, support services are delivered in accordance with Hitachi Energy standards and policies, and Application Managers are equipped with the appropriate processes, standards, and governance.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Define, maintain, and continuously improve the Application Management Framework across the Business Unit.
• Develop and maintain Application Management standards, processes, templates, and governance documentation to ensure alignment with Hitachi Energy policies and requirements.
• Actively support Application Managers through training, onboarding, guidance, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Drive improvements in application governance, application ownership quality, and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) data quality.
• Define criteria for transitioning applications to Application Management Services providers, support application selection and handover activities, and ensure suppliers deliver services in line with agreed standards, service levels, and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve Application Management processes and ways of working.
• Collaborate closely with Portfolio Management, Compliance Management, Application Managers, and support teams to increase Application Management maturity across the Business Unit.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in IT within a global organization, with strong expertise in Application Management, IT Governance, IT Service Management (ITSM), or a related discipline.
• Experience with ServiceNow, CMDB management, and application lifecycle management processes.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining governance frameworks, standards, procedures, and operational documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Self-motivated and well organized, with excellent prioritization, multitasking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.