Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- IT, System
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- 50.000 to 60.000€ Gross/Year
- Location
- Fürth
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you manage our manufacturing software, ensuring stability and efficiency, handling incidents, planning changes, and developing interfaces while collaborating closely with various teams.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As an IT Application Manager (m/f/d), you will share responsibility with your team for one of the core systems of our company: our manufacturing software - the heart of our operational business within the ABF corporate group. This is where everything comes together - and you will work together to ensure that everything functions stably, efficiently, and sustainably.
- You are closely involved in the day-to-day operations, analyzing disruptions, and further developing the applications.
- In this role, you work closely with your colleagues, actively contribute, and help shape our system landscape.
- In addition to the manufacturer's software, you will also oversee our adjacent application landscape - from pharmacy software to DMS, BI and logistics software, up to the laboratory information management system.
- You operate within a technically diverse environment with a direct impact on our processes.
- In your role, you are part of a team that works closely with business units, key users, external partners, and the DBU department.
- Together, you bring requirements and technical solutions together — pragmatically, solution-oriented, and with a clear focus on what matters most.
- You take responsibility for the stable and efficient operation of our applications.
- You work hands-on in daily operations and independently resolve technical issues.
- You continuously support and develop the applications in 2nd- and 3rd-level support.
- You systematically investigate disruptions and ensure sustainable solutions.
- You plan and manage changes, releases, and updates.
- You ensure the reliable operation of our systems through monitoring and structured documentation.
- You develop and optimize interfaces, including those based on N8N.
- You actively drive digitalization, automation, and optimization initiatives forward.
- You gather requirements, evaluate them, and translate them into actionable solutions.
- You advise departments on technical possibilities and contribute your own ideas.
- You develop clear and practical concept proposals.
- You train users and key users and support knowledge transfer.
- You work closely with process owners, key users, and stakeholders.
- You manage collaboration with manufacturers and external service providers.
- You take end-to-end responsibility for changes — from idea to go-live.
- You keep documentation up-to-date and transparent.
- You actively promote knowledge transfer within the team.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You have solid knowledge of incident, problem, and change processes.
- You are proficient in handling ticketing systems.
- You quickly familiarize yourself with complex system landscapes.
- You want to develop your professional skills further and actively contribute to digital transformation.
- You have a background as an Application Manager, Software Developer, or Technical Consultant.
- You work in a structured, analytical, and self-reliant manner.
- You have a strong hands-on mentality.
- You communicate clearly, pragmatically, and on an equal footing.
- You make decisions confidently and proactively address issues.
- You are team-oriented, open, and eager to learn.
Experience
- You have at least five years of experience in application support or IT operations.
- Ideally, you have ITIL knowledge, monitoring experience, and scripting skills.
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What we offer
- A permanent employment contract and flexible working time models, including home office.
- An attractive compensation of approximately €50,000 - €60,000 gross annual salary, depending on qualifications and prior experience.
- An individual, performance- and qualification-based remuneration is possible in case of above-average professional experience or additional relevant skills.
- The possibility of employer-subsidized company pension scheme.
- Meaningful activity - we care for critically ill patients.
- Tailored onboarding program - we prepare you optimally for your tasks.
- Space for active participation in shaping processes with short decision-making paths.
- Modern offices in a central location in Fürth with excellent transportation links.
- Exclusive pharmacy discount.
- Public transport subsidy of 50% (e.g., Deutschlandticket, VGN subscription).
- Lunch allowance and free water and coffee/tea.
- Team and company events, such as summer parties and barbecues on the rooftop terrace.
- Family-oriented work environment - we all use the informal 'you'.
- Top equipment: laptop, headset, monitors - everything you need.
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ABF Unternehmensverbund
The ABF Unternehmensverbund, based in Fürth, is a renowned family-owned company in the pharmaceutical industry that specializes in the development and distribution of customized medications and specialized therapy products. With over 350 employees, the company offers a wide range of pharmaceutical services, including pharmacy supply and cleanroom production, focusing on individual patient care and quality under GMP standards.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Pharmaceutical Sector, Chemical Industry, Biotech
IT Application Manager
- Salary
- 50.000 to 60.000€ Gross/Year
- Location
- Fürth
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
