Vice President Application Management (m/f/d)

About the Company

Kelvion develops mission-critical thermal solutions that help industries move forward through innovation and sustainability. Its work spans areas such as data centres, hydrogen production, refrigeration, and HVAC systems, with a worldwide team focused on delivering solutions that support customer success and a more sustainable future.

Guided by the idea of “One Kelvion,” the organisation values collaboration, diversity of perspective, and an environment where people’s ideas and contributions are heard and appreciated.

Role Overview

Kelvion is seeking a Vice President of Application Management to shape and steer its global application environment. The position is responsible for setting direction, strengthening governance, and improving the performance of business-critical systems across the organisation. It places a strong emphasis on digital transformation, operational excellence, and coordination of international teams and external partners.

This role can be based in Germany, Poland, or the USA, with up to 50% remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the direction for the enterprise application portfolio and own the long-term roadmap.
• Oversee application operations, support activities, enhancements, and lifecycle control.
• Maintain the reliability, performance, security, and uptime of core business platforms.
• Convert business needs into technology solutions that can scale effectively.
• Lead transformation efforts including platform renewal and workflow improvement.
• Coordinate internal teams, application owners, and outside service vendors.
• Create and track KPIs, SLAs, and other measures of service quality.
• Manage budgets, supplier relationships, and compliance obligations.
• Improve capabilities in data handling, reporting, and analytics.
• Build a strong, cooperative, and customer-oriented team culture.

Candidate Profile

• A relevant academic qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• More than 10 years of leadership experience in managing global enterprise application environments.
• Solid background in vendor management, stakeholder coordination, and service delivery oversight.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, ECC6, SuccessFactors, Power BI, SAP Analytics, and system integrations.
• A strategic, outcome-focused approach with strong communication, decision-making, and change leadership skills.
• Excellent English fluency; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Culture and Working Environment

Kelvion promotes an inclusive culture where different viewpoints are welcomed and creativity is encouraged. The company says it values employee wellbeing and offers a flexible way of working that supports health, engagement, and career growth.