IT Manager, Applications & Data

Nel, ASA; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

retirement savings benefits

Short-term incentive program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Nel Hydrogen seeks an IT Manager, Applications & Data, to lead the local IT team in Wallingford, ensuring reliable, secure applications and data services aligned with business needs.

The role partners with Global IS/IT, IT Operations, and Security to drive continuous improvement, governance, and effective use of ERP and data platforms across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• 6 years IT experience with 3 years in people management.
• Experience with application portfolio management and data governance.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local IT team with clear priorities and strong service delivery.
• Own Nel’s application portfolio, ERP platform, and data governance framework.
• Translate business needs into practical technology improvements.
• Coordinate enhancements, upgrades, testing, and issue resolution.
• Drive data quality and reporting capabilities across systems.
• Foster adoption of business applications and digital tools.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure reliable support.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Service delivery focus

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Are you ready to lead the applications and data landscape that keeps a growing global hydrogen technology company moving forward?

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative IT Manager, Applications & Data to lead the day-to-day management, support, and continuous improvement of Nel's business applications portfolio and data governance framework.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys working closely with both business and IT teams to deliver practical solutions, improve processes, and help drive operational excellence across a growing global organization.

About Your New Role

Based in Wallingford and reporting to the Head of Global IS/IT, you will lead the local IT team and work closely with business stakeholders, Global IS/IT, IT Operations, and Information Security to ensure business applications and data services remain reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs.

You will play a key role in supporting the technology solutions that underpin Nel's day-to-day operations while helping to drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and user experiences. Additionally, you will be responsible for Nel’s application portfolio, ERP platform, and data governance framework, ensuring clear ownership, reliable support, and continuous improvement across key systems and data domains.

This role is well suited for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys building strong relationships, translating business needs into practical solutions, and improving the way people use systems and data across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop the local IT team, setting clear priorities and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Own and maintain Nel’s application portfolio, ERP platform, and data governance framework, including governance processes, ownership models, continuous improvement.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical technology improvements.
• Coordinate application enhancements, upgrades, testing, and issue resolution.
• Partner with business stakeholders to improve data quality, consistency, and reporting capabilities across business systems.
• Promote adoption and effective use of business applications and digital tools.
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure reliable support and delivery.
• Ensure applications, ERP platform and data services operate in line with Nel’s security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve user experience, system effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a trusted partner for business leaders on application and data-related matters.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a collaborative and hands-on technology leader who enjoys working across business and IT teams to deliver practical solutions and continuous improvements.

We're looking for a collaborative and hands-on technology leader with strong communication skills and a good understanding of IT service delivery. You should enjoy working across business and IT teams to deliver practical solutions and continuous improvements.

You’ll bring:

• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant IT experience, including 3 years of people management.
• Understanding of application portfolio management, governance processes, data ownership models, and data governance principles.
• Understanding of business applications, data management, data quality, and business process improvement.
• Experience working with ERP platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including administration, support, or continuous improvement activities.
• Proven people leadership experience with responsibility for developing teams and driving performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across functions.
• Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Experience working with external vendors and service providers to deliver reliable and effective services.
• A service-minded, collaborative, and accountable approach, with a focus on delivering results.
• Experience working in a global or multi-site environment is an advantage.

What We Can Offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement savings benefits, as applicable. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive program. In addition, the Company provides paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays. Benefits and eligibility are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

Visas

• Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer-M/F/Disabled/Veteran and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: FederalEnglish.pdf)

About Nel Hydrogen

Nel Hydrogen is the global leader in on-site hydrogen generation and the largest electrolyser manufacturer in the world. Nel Hydrogen is leading the charge into the new green hydrogen economy.

If you are driven by personal initiative combined with loyalty and commitment to your team and the ability to convert complex issues into simple solutions, then we want to talk to you. Join a company that is on the cutting edge of new energy innovations, with an energized, progressive culture.