Applications Project Leader

Crown Holdings, Inc; Wantage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in packaging solutions is looking for an Applications Project Leader based in Wantage, UK. This role involves managing multiple IT projects using PRINCE2 methodology, ensuring compliance with ITIL processes, and coordinating resources effectively. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in IT, ITIL certification, and expertise in SAP, with excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Fair compensation based on merit

Professional development through training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar is required.
• ITIL Foundation certification is a must.
• Expert user of SAP with familiarity in modules and functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design application development projects.
• Gather requirements and prepare cost analyses for new applications.
• Translate business requirements to technical solutions.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with governance rules.

Skills

Internal and external stakeholder communication skills

Proficient user of Excel

Impeccable time management and organisational skills

Strong leadership and teamworking skills

Proficient in English (verbal and written)

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or similar

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

SAP

ABAP

Job description

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

It’s an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

About this opportunity

Crown are excited to announce a new vacancy in our European Information Systems and Services department (EISS). The team is based in Wantage, in the UK, near Oxford.

The EISS Application Project Leader will work with Crown Businesses and Functions to capture and document proposals for projects, in line with their strategy. You will be responsible for simultaneously delivering multiple IT projects in accordance with the PRINCE2 methodology, within the scope of required quality, time, and costs, ensuring that stakeholder and EISS project‑management tools are kept up to date.

You will make sure that the ITIL practices and processes needed for Crown business to function and succeed are running smoothly. In your role as a Service Owner and as a technical contact within the Service Delivery Team, you will ensure best practices are adhered to.

You will coordinate internal EISS and business resources along with external suppliers to ensure projects and support are completed on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Capable of designing and managing application development.
• Gather requirements, prepare cost analyses for new applications and produce proposals for new IT projects.
• Identify organisational need for new applications, research and evaluate new software applications or updates to existing products.
• Able to translate a business requirement/user requirement to a technical solution. Help prepare technical specification and offer guidance in area of expertise.
• Help investigate and offer advice to assist in resolving faults, errors and other technical issues.
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers to fulfil the requirements of the organisation.
• Perform project task activities allocated in area of expertise.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the Project and Support Analysts.
• Maintain the status of projects and tasks within the EISS Project Management Tool.
• Ensure full compliance with governance rules covering Sarbanes & Oxley and the ITIL Processes defined in the EISS ISO Quality Manual.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the project and support delivery processes.
• Act as Service owner.

Required Education and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology subject (or similar).
• Certified in ITIL Foundation.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Expert user of SAP, familiarity with various SAP modules and their functionalities.
• ABAP expertise or experience with programming languages.
• Experience in a SOX controls environment.
• Experience in application support.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Internal and external stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficient user of Excel.
• Impeccable time management and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and teamworking skills.
• Self‑motivated and the ability to learn quickly.
• Proficient in English (both verbal and written).
• The ability to relay technical information to non‑technical users and elicit clients’ needs.
• A creative approach to problem solving and the ability to switch between tasks quickly.
• A methodical, investigative and inquisitive mind and attention to detail.

What Crown Offers You

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi‑cultural environment.
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.

Applications Project Leader

Requisition ID: 4543

Location: Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP

Functional Area: IT

Experience Level: Experienced professional