Application Manager - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

About BW LNG
BW LNG is a leading developer, owner and operator of floating gas infrastructure solutions. Our Shipping unit brings LNG to where it is needed, and our Gas Solutions unit develops, owns and operates floating gas infrastructure.

A global company with over four decades of experience in gas solutions, with more than 30 LNG carriers and Floating Storage, and Regasification Units, we strive to be a long-term partner for sustainable growth and competitive solutions towards a low-carbon society. BW LNG has offices in Oslo, Singapore, Houston, Rio, Beijing, Mumbai and Manila.

BW LNG is an affiliate of BW Group, a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deep-water oil & gas production, and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955 by Sir YK Pao, BW controls a fleet of over 490 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities, with its 200 LNG and LPG ship constituting the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries, biofuels and water treatment. 

For more information on BW LNG, please visit: https://bw-group.com/our-business/bw-lng/ 

Are you ready to make an impact?
What drives us is our mission to deliver energy for the world today, and to find solutions for tomorrow. If you want to make lives better around the world by providing access to energy, while working on sustainability and decarbonization, we’d like to hear from you. Working at BW you will feel the pulse of the world each day. If something happens in the world, we feel it, and you can play your part by anticipating and responding to it. Our high-performing teams are drawn to BW by the global nature of our work and the satisfaction of working with collaborative people who inspire each other to deliver exceptional results.

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We are currently seeking:

Application Manager

We are looking for an innovative and analytical person to own and manage critical business applications, optimize associated processes, and support our way on digitalisation. By developing in-depth knowledge to our applications and processes, you will identify and recommend improvements to systems or processes, making sure that we realize as much value as possible from our applications and data. You'll advocate for improvements from vendors, train employees in best practices, and introduce new tools when necessary, all while continuously assessing the effectiveness of process changes.

This role is a newly established position within the IT and Digitalization team at BW LNG, where we support both onshore and offshore staff with digital solutions for efficient ship management. As part of an agile, cross-functional team, we collaborate closely with the business side to achieve our long-term objectives.

Key responsibilities:

The primary objective for the candidate will be to ensure that our core procurement, inventory and planned maintenance processes and the Microsoft BC-based ERP platform (ShipPalm) support the business needs:

• Ensure correct system usage and monitor adherence to business processes
• Optimize the system and align with industry best practices and standards
• Review and approve functional changes
• Ensure quality control of new releases
• Manage development projects and system upgrades 
• Create user guides and execute employee training 
• Engage with application vendor on product road map and advocate for enhancements

There will also be capacity to engage in other areas of the team responsibilities. These may be determined based on interest, skills and experience of the candidate, and may include the following:

• Lead or participate in application development or software selection processes
• Facilitate process improvement projects within our business
• Explore opportunities for process automation and use of emerging technologies (such as Generative AI) 
• Share knowledge and collaborate with other companies within BW Group

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s in a relevant field of technology or business
• Excellent command of English
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience from shipping and/or consulting industry may be an advantage
• Applicants must qualify for permanent residence permit for work purposes in Norway

Personal qualities:

• Thrive on working closely with the business and focus on generating value to our customers
• Genuine curiosity for taking on new challenges and exploring opportunities 
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to convert challenges into robust technical solutions
• Fast learner with interest of developing new skills and sharing knowledge with others
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with cultural awareness

The position is located in Oslo. Please submit your application with CV, transcripts and motivation letter through our website by 10 December 2023.  Applicants will be evaluated consecutively. For further information, please contact Niksa Kacic, Senior Business Solution Advisor, phone: +47 47696656 or Kamilla Moestue Røstad, Senior Manager HR, phone: +47 90419496.