Leadership and Team Management:

1. • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing application management team across the CEE region.
   • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the teams as well as an agile mindset and organization.
   • Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Application Strategy and Development:

1. • Develop a comprehensive application strategy with the involvement of the customers that incorporates emerging technologies and industry trends.
   • Oversee the entire application lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.
   • Ensure the scalability and security of applications to meet evolving customers’ business needs.

Application Maintenance and Optimization:

1. • Regularly assess application performance and implement enhancements for better efficiency.
   • Establish a robust process for application issue resolution and downtime minimization.
   • Drive the adoption of automation in application management processes.

Project Management:

1. • Plan and execute large-scale application development and integration projects.
   • Ensure project milestones are met and align with customer goals.
   • Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential project pitfalls.

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:

1. • Build strong relationships with the customers, internal stakeholders and external vendors.
   • Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to translate complex IT concepts.
   • Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure favorable terms.

Budget and Resource Management:

1. • Develop and manage the maintenance and procurement.
   • Optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
   • Monitor and report on expenditure, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

1. • Ensure all applications comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
   • Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in application delivery.
   • Stay abreast of compliance changes and adjust application management practices accordingly.

Innovation and Research:

1. • Encourage and oversee research into new technologies and methodologies.
   • Implement innovative solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience.
   • Stay informed about industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of technology.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

1. • Work closely with other teams, such as infrastructure and security, to ensure a cohesive technology strategy.
   • Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and ensure IT alignment.
   • Promote a culture of cross-functional cooperation and shared objectives.

Training and Development:

1. • Develop training programs for team members on new technologies and best practices.
   • Encourage continuous professional development and certification of team members.
   • Identify skill gaps and implement strategies to address them.