Application Service Manager

Application Service Manager Contract period: 01.09.2026 - 31.12.2027 Location: Oslo, Stavanger or Trondheim Main tasks: Manage the life cycle of SAP applications, including maintenance, enhancements, and upgrades. Plan and coordinate application-related activities and ensure effective prioritisation of tasks. Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to define and implement solutions. Support delivery of initiatives and ensure alignment with agreed scope and time lines. Contribute to operational support, including coordination of incidents, service requests, and follow-up activities. Support in maintaining roles and authorisations, ensuring appropriate access management and compliance with security requirements. Participate in and support structured change governance processes, ensuring that changes are prepared, reviewed, and communicated effectively. Ensure clear communication of system changes, releases, and updates to relevant stakeholders. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery. Maintain visibility of activities, dependencies, and risks across the application landscape. Qualifications: Relevant higher education within IT, business, or similar. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education. Proven experience with SAP application management and understanding of key SAP modules. Strong understanding of IT landscapes, including system integration, dependencies, and end-to-end processes. Ability to navigate complex system environments and understand how applications interact across the IT landscape. Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is an advantage. Strong communication skills in English and preferably Norwegian. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.