Head of Applications

The Head of Applications is responsible for leading, managing, and shaping the organization's information systems strategy.

This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, ensuring that technology solutions effectively support the organization’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilitie

• Lead the applications domain at both strategic and operational level

• Managing and leading managers and development and QA teams, including leadership development, mentoring, quality assurance, and meeting goals and timeline

• Overall responsibility for all organizational information systems: core systems, HR, ERP, BI, and digital platform

• Define and execute a technology roadmap aligned with organizational goal

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects, and digital transformation initiative

• Collaborate closely with senior management and business unit

• Manage budgets, including planning, tracking, and resource allocatio

• Oversee vendors, technology partners, and external service provider

• Drive continuous improvement in processes, methodologies, and service deliver

• Promote innovation and implement advanced technology solution

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (Information Systems / Computer Science / BSC Industrial Engineering and Management) – Mandatory
• (Master’s degree – advantage)
• At least 8–10 years of experience in the information systems field, including significant experience managing managers and large teams
• At least 5 years of experience managing a large-scale unit/domain (dozens of employees)
• Experience leading complex, cross-organizational projects
• Experience managing budgets and working with senior management
• Deep understanding of enterprise information systems architecture
• High proficiency in Hebrew and English, both written and spoken
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and innovation processes
• Strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal communication skills