IT Business Applications - Senior Application Manager (m/f/d)

Bruker is a leading global manufacturer of analytical measurement systems for the life and material sciences. For more than 60 years, Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions have empowered scientists to study living things and substances at the molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. Working closely with its customers, Bruker drives innovation, productivity and customer success in molecular research in life sciences, pharmaceutical applications, microscopy, nano-analysis and industrial applications.

Today, more than 10 000 employees in over 100 locations on all continents are working on solutions to these challenges. Bruker continues to expand its extensive product and solution offerings, its broad installed base and its reputation with customers. As one of the world's leading analytical instrument companies, Bruker continues to strive to fully meet the needs of its customers and to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical challenges.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Application Manager to lead the administration, optimization, and integration of business-critical applications within our IT Business Applications team. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities and includes managing agreements and licensing to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.

Define and implement the roadmap for Core IT Business Applications, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business needs.
• Oversee administration and lifecycle management of Core IT Business Applications like a global ITSM solution.
• Drive initiatives for workflow automation, data modeling, and process optimization.
• Manage IT Business Application contracts like Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA), Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA), and Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA).
• Oversee license compliance, optimization, and reporting to ensure cost-effective usage.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance teams on renewals and budgeting for Microsoft licensing.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance application capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL) are a plus
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, integration strategies, and data governance.
• Solid understanding of data models, APIs, and workflow engines
• Solid background in system administration and development concepts; familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving.