Head of Applications

About the RoleAre you ready to make a significant contribution to both saving lives and protecting communities? Avincis, one of the world’s leading Emergency Aerial Service Operators and the largest in Europe, operates from more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Mozambique and Chile, and manages a fleet of approximately 205 aircraft, including 165 helicopters and 40 aeroplanes.Avincis is seeking a highly motivated individual passionate about making a difference while advancing their career in a dynamic environment. The Head of Applications will lead the strategy, management and evolution of corporate third‑party applications such as SAP, Air Maestro, Gannet and other aviation software, ensuring alignment with business needs and the company’s strategic objectives.Head of ApplicationsReporting to the Group Chief Information Officer, this role also oversees the IT Business Partners team, the primary interface between IT and the business, and ensures effective demand management, requirements gathering, and functional analysis to deliver scalable technology solutions. The selected person may be based in any of our offices located in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, or Norway.Main ResponsibilitiesThird‑Party Applications Management : Leads the strategy, governance and operation of corporate applications (SAP, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, etc.). Manages vendor relationships, including contractual, budgetary and service‑delivery aspects. Oversees the full lifecycle of applications: maintenance, upgrades, licensing and roadmap definition. Ensures availability, roles, compliance and performance of the platforms under scope.Supervision of IT Business Partners : Leads and develops the IT Business Partners team, ensuring they act as the primary contact point between IT and business units. Ensures high‑quality functional documentation and requirements analysis. Drives the identification of improvement and digitisation opportunities in close collaboration with business areas. Prioritises and channels business demand effectively to IT delivery teams.Strategic and Cross‑Functional Management : Contributes to the overall IT strategy definition alongside the CIO and the IT leadership team. Ensures technology solutions are aligned with corporate objectives. Controls and monitors budgets associated with applications and IT projects.Technical and Functional SkillsIn‑depth functional knowledge and experience in SAP and other key third‑party business applications.Experience in demand management and functional documentation, with proven ability to manage and track projects and tasks using platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Asana or similar.Strong understanding of application architectures and digital transformation trends.Core CapabilitiesStrong leadership and team management skills.Excellent communication and negotiation abilities with both business stakeholders and vendors.Results‑oriented, with the ability to prioritise effectively in high‑demand and dynamic environments.Strategic mindset combined with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Proficient in problem‑solving, and able to navigate complex data environments with autonomy.Fluent in English, both written and spoken.Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications or a related field.Required ExperienceMinimum of 8–10 years’ experience in IT roles related to enterprise applications, with at least 3 years in a management role.Proven experience managing enterprise applications (ERP, SAP, CRM, HR systems, etc.).Strong track record in vendor management, including contracts and budgets.Proven experience working with the Microsoft collaboration stack (M365, Teams, SharePoint) and project management tools such as Azure DevOps.Culture and ValuesAvincis is committed to safety, compliance, integrity, trust, teamwork, respect and accountability. Every employee is expected to be a role model of integrity and high ethical standards.Safety : We uphold safety as our first priority above all other business outcomes.Integrity : We are honest, do the right thing and communicate respectfully and appropriately.Trust : We foster an environment of openness and reliability, where trust is earned and valued.Teamwork : We work together and collaborate to achieve collective goals, ensuring that everyone feels welcome in an inclusive and diverse workplace.Respect : We treat all employees, customers and stakeholders with dignity, courtesy and kindness. We listen to others’ ideas and welcome their input to improve.Accountability : We are answerable for our actions, behaviours and performance, and we inspire others to uphold their commitments and take responsibility.Take the Next Step in Your CareerJoin Avincis – where meaningful work and personal development converge. Apply today and be part of something extraordinaryEqual Opportunity StatementAs a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, AVINCIS evaluates all applications according to objective criteria in order to select the most suitable person for the position offered, regardless of gender.Data Protection NoticeIn accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (RGPD) and Organic Law 3/2018, of 5 December, on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights, we inform you and request your consent, or that of your legal representative, to incorporate your data into the files of AVINCIS, as data controller, and to process them in order to carry out your selection process and maintain a comprehensive relationship with you. The NIF of the Data Controller is A‑ and the address is Aeródromo de Mutxamel, Partida la Almaina, nº92, CP: 03110, Mutxamel, Alicante. In this act you give your consent to the