- Company Name
- Airbus
- Job Title
- Testia SAS - Responsable Applications - (H/F) - Toulouse
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Responsible Applications Manager (App Manager)
**Role Summary**
Lead and manage the global application portfolio, ensuring seamless onboarding, operation, and retirement of enterprise software. Drive application strategy, maintain an up‑to‑date catalog, provide guidance to business units, coordinate support processes, and guarantee compliance with data protection and IT security standards.
**Expactations**
- Fluent in English (mandatory); German or French an asset.
- Proven track record managing enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, etc.).
- Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and service‑orientation.
- Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment.
- Willingness to continuously learn new tools and technologies.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Application Strategy & Road‑map** – Own the worldwide application portfolio, define harmonization plans across all entities, and set long‑term road‑maps.
2. **Full Life‑cycle Management** – Oversee onboarding, deployment, configuration, maintenance, and eventual off‑boarding of applications.
3. **Catalog & Documentation** – Keep the global application catalog current, ensuring accurate documentation and version control.
4. **Business Collaboration** – Partner with business units to understand needs, recommend suitable software solutions, and support user adoption.
5. **Support & Service Levels** – Organize and oversee Level 1‑3 support processes, ensuring high service quality and rapid incident resolution.
6. **IT & Business Coordination** – Act as liaison between the IT department and application owners, aligning priorities and resources.
7. **Compliance & Security** – Verify that all applications comply with internal controls, GDPR, and IT security policies.
**Required Skills**
- **Technical**: SQL, Crystal Reports, web services, Windows & Linux environments, database administration, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash), web languages (PHP, Python), virtualization & cloud technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
- **Soft**: Service mindset, pedagogical approach, strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, proactive attitude, curiosity, and responsiveness.
- **Language**: English (full professional), German or French (bonus).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Professional certifications in application lifecycle management, database administration, or cloud platforms are a plus but not mandatory.