Application Manager, Enabling Functions (Finance)

Novelis • Atlanta, GA

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. The IT team, located in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Application Manager, Enabling Functions. The Application Manager, Enabling Functions is responsible for leading the management and optimization of Novelis' application portfolio within the Enabling Functions tower. This role drives application strategy, roadmap development, lifecycle management, implementation, delivery, and support, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives. The Application Manager is responsible for IT applications that adhere to enterprise architecture standards, support Novelis' Vision 3x30, and deliver measurable business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in application management or IT solution delivery.
• Good understanding of enterprise architecture, IT governance, and software development lifecycle.
• Experience with project management tools and platforms (e.g., Accolade, ServiceNow).
• Superb communication and partner leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Align application portfolio with business goals.
• Lead maintenance, upgrades, and retirement in alignment with business needs and technology standards.
• Develop roadmaps and maintain design documentation ensuring alignment to enterprise architecture.
• Owning Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Handle change requests and lead all aspects of solution delivery ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Support project delivery by collaborating with project managers and technical teams.
• Maintain relationships with software vendors.
• Lead all aspects of licensing, renewals, and compliance.
• Lead application analysts or support staff.
• Provide coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks and security standards.
• Participate in demand management and stage-gating processes (D1-D4).
• Support the creation of RFAs and ensure accurate representation in Accolade.
• Work closely with business partners to understand needs and deliver valued solutions.
• Act as a liaison between business and IT teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

Benefits

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees