Application Manager

Job description

Function Enterprise Applications Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us. Job description Job Summary** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical business applications for Hitachi, Ltd. This role involves overseeing application lifecycle management, ensuring system stability and performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives. Job Responsibilities** * Lead and manage a team of application developers, engineers, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. * Oversee the entire application lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. * Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and deliver solutions that align with business strategy. * Ensure the stability, security, and performance of all assigned applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues. * Develop and implement application roadmaps, strategies, and best practices. * Manage application budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance application capabilities and efficiency. * Establish and maintain strong documentation for all applications and processes. * Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation. * Participate in incident management and problem resolution, ensuring timely restoration of services. Job Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. * Minimum of 8 years of experience in application development and management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. * Proven experience with enterprise-level application systems and architecture. * Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). * Proficiency in various programming languages and databases (e.g., Java, Python, .NET, SQL, Oracle). * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation. * ITIL certification or similar IT service management framework knowledge is a plus. About us We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you. Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.