Axelera AI is hiring an IT Business Applications Manager to strategically own and optimize our core business application ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of IT & Cybersecurity, you will serve as the hands-on technical expert for platforms like NetSuite and Salesforce, driving efficiency, managing integrations, and leading projects from initiation to closure.
What You'll Do
- Serve as primary technical support for core business applications including NetSuite, Salesforce, and Celigo.
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, manage change requests, and perform system configurations.
- Maintain documentation of configurations, customizations, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Monitor application performance, optimize processes, and manage vendors, contracts, and licensing.
- Lead application-related projects from initiation to closure, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.
- Drive the applications roadmap toward efficiency and simplification, eliminating redundancies and advocating sustainable solutions.
- Evaluate and implement new software solutions in alignment with existing architecture.
- Manage and enhance system integrations using iPaaS, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruptions.
- Oversee BI solutions to improve visibility and support decision-making.
- Establish governance, operational processes, and architectural principles for applications, APIs, and new systems.
- Implement application security measures, including RBAC, access control, and compliance frameworks.
- Track application-related spending, optimize licensing agreements, and make ROI-based recommendations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years in business applications management.
- 2+ years of hands-on NetSuite administration.
- Experience managing incidents, changes, integrations, and small-to-medium SaaS projects.
- Proficiency in NetSuite: administration, core modules, saved searches, workflows.
- Proficiency in Salesforce: administration, workflows, validation rules, reporting, security, data management.
- Experience with Integration & BI: iPaaS, APIs (REST/SOAP), webhooks, and data integrity.
- Knowledge of SaaS/cloud applications, end-to-end business processes, and application troubleshooting.
- Project management and leadership skills for multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, autonomy, adaptability, and stakeholder management.
- Strategic mindset with ability to simplify processes, optimize business workflows, and evaluate emerging technologies.
Nice to Have
- Salesforce administration experience.
- Celigo or iPaaS exposure.
- SuiteScript experience.
- Experience in fast-growing tech companies, semiconductor, hardware, or AI industries.
- Certifications such as NetSuite Administrator/SuiteFoundation, Salesforce Administrator, or Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).
Technical Stack
- NetSuite
- Salesforce
- Celigo
- iPaaS
- APIs (REST/SOAP)
- Webhooks
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Director of IT & Cybersecurity.
Benefits & Compensation
- Attractive compensation package
- Pension plan
- Extensive employee insurances
- Option to get company shares
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in one of our office locations: Leuven, Belgium; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Eindhoven, Netherlands; Florence, Italy; or Milan, Italy.
At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team.
