Head of Business Applications 100% (m/w/d)

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This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original Job summary Show Ferag Group, based in Hinwil, is a leading family-run company. Join a dynamic team in an innovative work environment with great benefits. Tasks Lead the business applications landscape and a team of 4-5. Manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Oversee the transition and optimization of legacy systems. Skills Degree in IT, Business Informatics, or related field required. Strong leadership and team management experience needed. Excellent communication skills in German and English essential. About the job The Ferag Group, headquartered in Hinwil near Zurich, is an international, family-run company. Since 1957, Ferag has grown to become the world’s leading provider of conveying and processing systems for the printing industry. Building on these strong roots, Ferag has further diversified and today, with Ferag Solutions AG, has a strong foothold in intralogistics. With more than 3,000 active patents and sales and service companies in over 50 countries, Ferag stands for engineering excellence, global presence, and a piece of Swiss history. We are looking for an independent and committed Head of Business Applications 100% (m/f/d) In this key position, you will take responsibility for the business application landscape of Ferag AG and lead a team of 4–5 employees as well as external support and implementation partners. You act as the central interface between business and IT and translate business requirements into efficient, future-oriented IT solutions. Focus: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management as well as the structured management and further development of the existing legacy system landscape. What you will achieve with us Leadership, Governance & Partner Management D365 F&SCM Personnel and professional leadership of the Business Applications team Management and coordination of external support, operations, and implementation partners Planning of resources, tasks, and project priorities Further development of standards, processes, and governance structures Legacy System Landscape Professional responsibility for Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM – from requirements analysis to productive use Translation of business requirements into IT processes, concepts, and solution designs Ensuring smooth operation, stability, and continuous development Coordination of rollouts, upgrades, and expansions in an international environment Business Process Management & Change Management Responsibility for operation, maintenance, and orderly further development or migration of legacy systems Ensuring data integrity and system stability during the transition phase Management and further development of interfaces between legacy systems and D365 Analysis, documentation, and optimisation of business processes (Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Service) Support of departments in process definition and standardisation Training, user enablement, and ongoing user support Planning and implementation of change management measures during the introduction of new IT solutions Leadership and coordination of cross-functional projects in national and international environments What you bring with you Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, business administration with an IT focus, or comparable qualification Several years of experience in leading IT, application, or project teams Experience in managing external service providers and implementation partners Solid experience in implementing, operating, and further developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM Experience with D365 CRM (not mandatory, but a clear advantage) Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Service Experience with legacy system landscapes and managing migration projects Proven experience in change management and supporting organisational transformation projects Communicative personality at management, departmental, and user levels Structured, solution-oriented working style, very good German and English skills We offer Central leadership role with high visibility at the business/IT interface Great scope for shaping the further development of business applications and processes Thorough introduction, accompanied onboarding, and structured knowledge transfer Challenging, varied work in an internationally oriented industrial environment Close collaboration with departments, IT, management, and external partners Above-average employment conditions and progressive infrastructure For further information, Markus Stingl, Human Resources Manager, will be happy to assist you. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents. Applications from recruitment agencies will be considered if the terms and conditions of Ferag AG are accepted. Industriestrasse 1 CH-8340 Hinwil Telephone +41 44 938 60 00