About The Role
We are looking to recruit an Enterprise Applications Specialist to be responsible for managing the development, sourcing, and maintenance of the enterprise software within our company. Your role will report to the Head of Systems, and you will develop a deep knowledge of our business and our processes to support the internal stakeholders. You will ensure that our enterprise software meets our business requirements and helps to streamline our internal processes. Your duties will include:
Transforming CDP’s strategy and requirements into an Operational Plan
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including IT, IS, DevOps, and Operations) to document user requirements
Deeply understand all CDP business processes related to software applications
Set and Implement CDP Software Policy (with steering group)
Project Manage enterprise software projects to deliver solutions on time and budget
Effectively interface with technical and nontechnical staff at all organizational levels
Develop and maintain internal software
Conduct risk assessments to protect organizational data with IT Security in mind
Manage relationships with external vendors
Oversee the planning and execution of changes and major upgrades to applications
Respond to service tickets promptly and deliver solutions to minimize system downtime
Learn and get to grips with novel software languages and APIs to support a wide range of software tools and develop custom extensions and interfaces for them including Python scripts, VB macros, SAP ByDesign customization, and web development
Improve cost efficiency of Software at CDP
Maintain and improve the software whitelist and related documentation
Document application processes and user guides
Create and deliver training to end-users
Approve/review new software package requests
Inform EOs of changes to software systems and enforce policy
About You
You must be able to demonstrate previous experience of running client projects within a consultancy environment. Also, experience of business operations and an understanding of software security processes including how to best protect our internal data and experience of exposing web services to the public while keeping them secure. If you have any experience in the below technical points, this would be a plus:
Experience developing custom integrations for SAP Business ByDesign using the SAP Cloud Application Studio SDK would be a benefit
Familiarity working with public APIs in REST/OData and SOAP
Skilled in software fault-finding when using tools that don’t have a large online user base for support
Full stack web development experience from running small internal web servers and databases up to developing C# and Typescript code to design new web interfaces
Experience with Continuous Integration testing and software release processes
About Us
Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services – from insight to ideas, prototypes to production – bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer, healthcare, and industrial clients. People-centered, deeply collaborative, and – above all – expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. As part of our benefits package we offer:
Flexible working
A discretionary bonus
Excellent learning and development opportunities
A 12% non-contributory pension
Private healthcare
Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
Share incentive plan
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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We are looking to recruit an Enterprise Applications Specialist to be responsible for managing the development, sourcing, and maintenance of the enterprise software within our company. Your role will report to the Head of Systems, and you will develop a deep knowledge of our business and our processes to support the internal stakeholders. You will ensure that our enterprise software meets our business requirements and helps to streamline our internal processes. Your duties will include:
Transforming CDP’s strategy and requirements into an Operational Plan
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including IT, IS, DevOps, and Operations) to document user requirements
Deeply understand all CDP business processes related to software applications
Set and Implement CDP Software Policy (with steering group)
Project Manage enterprise software projects to deliver solutions on time and budget
Effectively interface with technical and nontechnical staff at all organizational levels
Develop and maintain internal software
Conduct risk assessments to protect organizational data with IT Security in mind
Manage relationships with external vendors
Oversee the planning and execution of changes and major upgrades to applications
Respond to service tickets promptly and deliver solutions to minimize system downtime
Learn and get to grips with novel software languages and APIs to support a wide range of software tools and develop custom extensions and interfaces for them including Python scripts, VB macros, SAP ByDesign customization, and web development
Improve cost efficiency of Software at CDP
Maintain and improve the software whitelist and related documentation
Document application processes and user guides
Create and deliver training to end-users
Approve/review new software package requests
Inform EOs of changes to software systems and enforce policy
About You
You must be able to demonstrate previous experience of running client projects within a consultancy environment. Also, experience of business operations and an understanding of software security processes including how to best protect our internal data and experience of exposing web services to the public while keeping them secure. If you have any experience in the below technical points, this would be a plus:
Experience developing custom integrations for SAP Business ByDesign using the SAP Cloud Application Studio SDK would be a benefit
Familiarity working with public APIs in REST/OData and SOAP
Skilled in software fault-finding when using tools that don’t have a large online user base for support
Full stack web development experience from running small internal web servers and databases up to developing C# and Typescript code to design new web interfaces
Experience with Continuous Integration testing and software release processes
About Us
Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services – from insight to ideas, prototypes to production – bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer, healthcare, and industrial clients. People-centered, deeply collaborative, and – above all – expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. As part of our benefits package we offer:
Flexible working
A discretionary bonus
Excellent learning and development opportunities
A 12% non-contributory pension
Private healthcare
Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
Share incentive plan
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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