Senior Functional Application Manager

Vacancy: Senior Functional Application Manager who is ‘equipped for impact’

Are you ready to shape Huisman's global IT transition? Can you turn possibilities into realities? And, do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. As our IT colleague you'll work in small, dedicated teams to empower our global offices and production facilities, ensuring your efforts have a direct and meaningful impact. Find out more about our vacancy for Senior Functional Application Manager.

About our organisation

We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal, oil & gas, leisure and civil industries.

With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.

“Lifting IT at Huisman to the next level; that’s our common goal!”

Carlo van der Stoep, Group IT Director

About the position of Senior Functional Application Manager

What to expect of the Senior Functional Application Manager position within Huisman? 

As a Senior Functional Application Manager, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing and further developing a portfolio of SaaS applications within the domains of Enterprise Service Management (ESM), Collaboration and AI. The main applications in our portfolio are Microsoft 365, Copilot, Freshservice, complemented by several other business-critical applications supporting various domains across the organisation.

You will become part of our global ESM & Collaboration team, consisting of approximately six colleagues with junior, medior and senior backgrounds. Together, the team is responsible for the lifecycle management, functional support and continuous improvement of the application landscape, working closely with other Global Applications teams such as ERP and CAD & PLM.

In this role, you act as the bridge between business and IT. You analyse business requirements, translate them into functional solutions, and ensure applications continue to support organisational objectives effectively in a global, multicultural environment. You take ownership of your applications, support implementations and releases, and contribute to a stable and future-proof application environment.

What do we expect of you?

As an experienced application management professional, you are comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment. You quickly understand business processes and application landscapes and know how to translate requirements into practical solutions.

You will be responsible for:

  • Functional management and optimisation of business-critical SaaS applications
  • Resolving complex incidents and supporting end users
  • Analysing business needs and translating them into requirements and user stories
  • Managing stakeholders across business teams, IT departments and external vendors
  • Supporting application onboarding, lifecycle management and continuous improvements
  • Assisting with implementations, releases, testing activities and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Coaching and supporting junior and medior colleagues within the team.

Wondering if you are 'equipped for impact'?

You are:

  • Pragmatic, hands-on and solution-oriented
  • Analytically strong and able to maintain overview in complex environments
  • Communicatively strong and capable of engaging stakeholders at different levels


You have:

  • Bachelor (HBO) or equivalent ability
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Functional Application Management position
  • Experience with SaaS and cloud-based applications; experience with ITSM solutions is considered a strong advantage
  •  Experience with testing, implementations and application lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of ITIL principles and best practices.

Some practical things we need you to have:

  • An EU passport/valid work permit for The Netherlands
  • A good command of the English language verbally and in writing
  • A good command of the Dutch language verbally and in writing
  • Occasional travel could be part of the role

More about Huisman

We design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? Consider our Huisman Innovation Tower. So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and… yourself!

What do we have to offer?

  • Think big and make big, all in one location. At Huisman Schiedam, both our office and production facilities are based on a single site.
  • An open, informal and no-nonsense culture with short lines of communication.
  • An international working environment with ample opportunities for career progression and personal development.
  • An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and qualifications.
  • A minimum of 29 holiday days (based on full-time employment) with the option to purchase an additional 10 days.
  • Participation in a collective pension scheme in line with the Wtp.
  • Eligibility for a bonus scheme.
  • Access to collective health insurance, with Huisman contributing as your employer.
  • Take advantage of tax benefits through our bicycle scheme.
  • Huisman organises sporting activities, such as a ski trip, as well as various social events, including large-scale company parties where colleagues come together and get to know each other better.

Does this sound like you?

Apply online for the position of Senior Functional Application Manager by using the application form at the bottom of this page. We are curious to see what kind of impact you will make.

Still need a bit more info or looking for something that suits you better?

Please contact us via our contact form for more information or sign up for our job alert to receive details of new opportunities in your inbox.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies:

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered by Huisman. Applications received are property of Huisman. We don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Huisman colleagues or associated Huisman companies.

  • Full-time
  • Professional
  • Schiedam, NL
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Eren Yasemin
''What drives me is the conversation with candidates: their passion for engineering, their stories, their ambitions. It's always special to find that match between their expertise and the innovative projects at Huisman.''

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