IT Manager - Applications Implementation & Maintenance

IE University Information Technology Department

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? The IE University Information Technology department is looking for an IT Manager for Application Implementation & Maintenance Projects to join its team! The IT Manager for Application Implementation & Maintenance Projects will be responsible for all the projects and maintenance services within the systems of the functional area under his/her responsibility. The candidate will have good communication and coordination skills since he/she will be working with other IT functional responsible (Business Partners), Users Areas, vendors, and outsource IT support. The IT Manager is responsible for coordinating an IT team.

Why IE University?

With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.

Our Purpose

At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.

As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge, and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.

Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.

Our People

At IE we are:

• People-driven
• Change Builders
• Autonomy Enthusiasts
• Communication Enthusiasts
• Knowledge Champions

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid.

Responsibilities

Your role as IT Manager for Application Implementation & Maintenance Projects will involve:

• Lead and coordinate all projects related to his/her functional area, from both technical and functional perspectives.
• Coordinate the Incident Resolution Team, as well as the support to all the systems under his/her responsibility.
• Management and oversight of the portfolio of IT providers involved in the systems that support the areas under his/her responsibility.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of new software applications, from analysis to go-live.
• Plan and monitor project timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Oversee the ongoing support and maintenance of existing applications, ensuring service levels are met.
• Manage and maintain technical and functional documentation.
• Identify digital process improvement opportunities and recommend suitable technology solutions.
• Ensure application security, data integrity, and system availability.
• Participate in the definition of system architecture and selection of new tools.
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, PMI, etc.) as appropriate to the project context.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• +5 years of experience coordinating/leading technology projects or maintenance services and applications implementation and development
• Strong communication skills to engage with technical and Business Unit stakeholders
• Have a sound understanding of projects and IT maintenance delivery methodologies, as well as of the main front-end development technologies
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline preferred
• Fluent English, both written and spoken

It's time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team at IE University.

At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.