Corporate Application Manager

Corporate Application Manager

CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank

Paris, France

Grade/seniority: B5/B6
Salary: Starting from €5,890.95 to €6,846.51/month (tax-exempt), plus allowances based on eligibility.
Contract: Four-year appointment (including one-year probation), renewable up to six years total. May be converted into an indefinite-term contract.
Closing date: 16 February 2026, midnight Paris time

Three critical platforms. One impactful mission.

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank with a social mandate across 43 member states. From education to healthcare and climate resilience, our work improves lives in vulnerable communities throughout Europe.

We are now recruiting a Corporate Application Manager to ensure the effective oversight, stability and improvement of three mission-critical applications, SAP Concur, ServiceNow, and our e-signature/legal archiving solution.

You’ll sit within the IT Division’s Corporate Systems Unit, working closely with business owners, integrators and IT colleagues to secure and optimise these essential platforms.

Main responsibilities

• Own the documentation, configuration management and operations for three enterprise tools: SAP Concur (travel/expenses), ServiceNow (ITSM), and e-signature/legal archiving;
• Lead and monitor external partners for integration, maintenance and enhancements;
• Act as the functional bridge between business teams and technical integrators;
• Manage release planning, incident/problem resolution and change control;
• Identify and implement continuous improvement measures;
• Guide users through training, support and best-practice documentation;
• Contribute to the execution of the IT Masterplan, strengthening system coherence and performance.

To join, you’ll need:

• An advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering;
• At least 5 years’ experience managing enterprise applications, including coordination of external providers;
• Strong hands-on expertise in either SAP Concur or ServiceNow (or both);
• Familiarity with IT governance, change control and documentation practices;
• Experience translating functional needs into configuration or technical requirements;
• Excellent communication skills in English or French, and a working knowledge of the other;
• Citizenship of a CEB member country.

How to apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter via the CEB’s online application system. Applications are welcome in English or French and must be submitted by midnight Paris time on 16 February 2026. Only nationals of CEB Member States are eligible.

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