Business Applications Manager

We are looking for an experienced Business Applications Manager to lead the Business Applications function at Salvo Grima Group.

This is a senior technology role with responsibility for our business application portfolio, including ERP, application support, process improvement and change delivery.

A major initial priority will be the implementation and adoption of our new ERP platform, working closely with business leaders, the Technology team and external implementation partners.

Reporting to the Group Head of Technology, the Business Applications Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing a team of Business Analysts across local and international operations.

• Managing the Group's business applications portfolio, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business objectives.

• Overseeing the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of business-critical applications, including the Group ERP platform.

• Managing the delivery of application projects, system enhancements, and technology driven business initiatives.

• Working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, improve processes, drive automation and deliver effective technology solutions.

• Managing application roadmaps, priorities, budgets, risks and project delivery timelines.

• Supporting ERP implementation, upgrades, data migration activities, user adoption and change management initiatives.

• Ensuring effective data governance, reporting, system integrations and testing standards across all business applications.

• Building and managing relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and support providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Monitoring supplier performance, software licensing, technology expenditure and identifying opportunities for optimisation and cost efficiencies.

• Ensuring compliance with governance, security, risk management, audit and regulatory requirements.

• Acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams and external partners.

• Providing strategic recommendations, performance reporting and insights to senior management to support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting business applications across multiple entities, countries and operational locations, including the management of geographically dispersed teams.

• Hands on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar enterprise ERP platform operating across multiple companies or business units.

• Familiarity working with system integrations, middleware solutions and API driven connectivity.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI or equivalent business intelligence, reporting and analytics tools.

• Familiarity within FMCG distribution, wholesale, logistics, warehousing, travel retail or ship supply environments would be considered an asset.

• Experience supporting business operations across European and/or African markets would be advantageous.

• Willingness/ability to travel to North and East Africa regularly throughout the year