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# Functional Application Manager

- **Company:** Damen
- **Location:** Schiedam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Operational Systems
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fbde9de5e2f47acd

## About the Role

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * A bachelor's degree in IT, Business IT, or a related field.

 * Around 3+ years of experience in functional application management or application support.
 * Experience with ERP or operational systems (e.g. IFS, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
 * Understanding of business processes and system integrations.
 * A service-oriented, analytical, and structured way of working.
 * Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Good command of the English language and preferably also the Dutch language.
 * Experience in a maritime, industrial, or technical environment is a strong plus.

## Description

As a Functional Application Manager, you are the link between business and IT. You ensure that our core applications effectively support operational processes across multiple Shiprepair locations. You support users, coordinate improvements, and work closely with internal IT teams and external vendors., * Support and manage business-critical applications within Damen Shiprepair.

 * Act as first point of contact for functional questions and incidents.
 * Translate business needs into functional improvements and optimizations.
 * Coordinate testing, implementations, and application updates.
 * Support users with training, documentation, and system usage.
 * Work closely with process owners, IT colleagues, and software suppliers.
 * Support incident, change, and application lifecycle management.


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