Functional Application Manager
Working as a Functional Application Manager: an opportunity you really don't want to miss. As a Functional Application Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of critical business applications at KLM Engineering & Maintenance. You will ensure that applications function optimally, provide user support and contribute to important changes and improvements. Join KLM Engineering & Maintenance Information Management Organisation (IMO) and contribute to the stability of the systems that are essential to our business operations!
What will you do?
As a Functional Application Manager Level 2, you will be responsible for managing assigned applications and ensuring that they function optimally. You will support users in using the applications, implement changes and contribute to the migration of systems. In addition, you will play an active role in ensuring information security and managing change requests. You will work closely with various teams to continuously improve and maintain the applications.
Furthermore:
- you will register and analyse change requests, draw up user specifications and work with IT to implement new functions;
- you provide instructions and training to end users to ensure the correct use of applications;
- you monitor and supervise the functioning of applications and interfaces and intervene in incidents to resolve them;
- you test updates, application improvements and new versions of the systems before release;
- you register and analyse change requests, draw up user specifications and work with IT to implement new functions.
- you advise the business on new applications or functions and ensure the implementation and training of end users.
Where do you land?
Where will you be based? You will be working at KLM Engineering & Maintenance at Schiphol East, where you will be part of the team within the Information Management Organisation (IMO) Component Services department. You will work closely with your immediate colleagues in an environment focused on improving and managing critical IT systems. You will support the business in making optimal use of applications, which has a direct impact on KLM's operations.
Your profile
You are able to switch gears quickly and prioritise effortlessly, ensuring the operational continuity of our applications. You take responsibility and work proactively to solve problems and support users. With your solution-oriented and customer-focused attitude, you are able to advise the business on the functional side of the applications. You ensure that changes are implemented efficiently and that users are well informed and trained. You have a hands-on mentality and are able to work well with various teams within the organisation. All of this takes place mainly from building H14 at Schiphol East. Developments are currently taking place within our organisation that may lead to a reorganisation of departments. This vacancy is part of that dynamic, in which we strive for transparency and involvement throughout the process. Furthermore:
- you have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. data science, computer science, ICT);
- you have 3-5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a complex IT environment;
- you have experience in managing business applications and performing incident and change management;
- you have knowledge of CMC4Parts, SAP, Fiori Apps is an advantage;
- you have knowledge of information security and ensure that the applications comply with the applicable guidelines.
- you have experience in drawing up user specifications and coordinating application implementations and migrations.
Explore the perks of working with us
More benefits
If your position allows this: working from home and working from abroad for up to 8 weeks (EU and Caribbean)
2% development budget to be spent freely
Plenty of room for personal development and great career opportunities
Substantial discount on airline tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months)
What do we offer
- A gross salary between €3.750,05 and €5.357,21 per month;
- Plenty of scope for personal development and great advancement opportunities;
- An excellent pension scheme and 8% holiday allowance;
- A year-end bonus of 8.33%;
- A profit-sharing scheme, up to 20%;
- 25 leave days and 5 extra days off;
- 7 extra days off if you work irregular shifts;
- Substantial discount on airfare (when you have been employed for at least 6 months);
- A sustainable transport policy, which allows you, among other things, to use all public transport for your commute within the Netherlands, free of charge;
- If your job allows it: working from home and up to 8 weeks working from abroad (EU and Caribbean);
- 2% development budget;
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Don’t wait any longer and apply for this function before the final boarding call on 12/15/2025! A motivation letter is no longer required; we will simply ask you a couple of questions during your online application. Within two weeks, you will receive a message from us. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and –possibly- an assessment and security research.Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they don't meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, if you have the drive to grow in aspects of this role, we look forward to your application.A file check (for ex-KLM-employees) and/or a reference check can be part of the application procedure. By applying for this vacancy you consent to these checks.
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If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, contact our recruiter Shehenaaz or hiring manager Patrick!This job has the following ID number: 20506