Business Systems Lead, Site Support

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45886 Devizes, GB, SN10 2HT Makó, HU, 6900 Malmö, SE, 20039 Luton, GB, LU1 3LG Lublin, PL, 20-277 Plzeň, CZ, 318 00 Mont, FR, 64170 Bierne, FR, 59380 Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45891 Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45891 Bellegarde sur Valserine, FR, 1201 Luton, GB, LU1 3LG Lille, FR, 59000 Ludesch, 8, AT, 6713 Plzeň, CZ, 301 00 Dýšina, CZ, 33002 Kettering, ENG, GB Wakefield, GB, WF2 0XE Velim, CZ, 28101 Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 0DA Belgrade, RS, 11070 Fredericia, DK, 7000 Belgrade, RS, 11080 Lummen, BE, 3560

Date: 6 Nov 2026

Job Category: IT Administration

Req ID: 51766

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Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, every role contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on our business, our communities, and our planet:

As a Business System Lead, you will lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of business technology services across the organization. This role is responsible for service performance, technology governance, resource planning, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure reliable IT support and successful execution of strategic business initiatives.

How You'll Make a Difference

The responsibilities below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to make a difference, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful outcomes:

Lead business system and technology service delivery activities, aligning resources and priorities with business objectives.

Manage departmental budgets, technology investments, timelines, compliance requirements, and risk management initiatives.

Drive information security, data integrity, and adherence to corporate IT standards and governance frameworks.

Oversee asset lifecycle management and end-user technology services to ensure operational effectiveness.

Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and dashboards while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Manage vendor relationships and external service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and value delivery.

Lead, develop, and grow high-performing teams through recruitment, succession planning, coaching, and performance management.

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

We're looking for curious minds, collaborative spirits, and motivated professionals ready to make an impact. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 6 years of experience supporting business systems, software delivery, and IT infrastructure environments.

At least 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and technology service delivery activities.

Experience leading large teams within complex enterprise or multinational environments.

Strong knowledge of IT service management, project management, information security, compliance, and risk management.

Experience with vendor management, technology selection, business case development, and budget ownership.

Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, J.D. Edwards, or similar systems; manufacturing or supply chain experience is preferred.

Work Environment: Please note that this role can be based in any eligible Ball manufacturing location within EMEA.
Hiring Range: 81 000 – 108 000 EUR gross per year in Germany. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies, while taking into account internal equity and the M+E NRW collective bargaining agreement.
Incentive Plan: This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Defined contribution pension, life insurance, accident and disability insurance, employee assistance program and meal assistance.

If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. Please email jobs.emea@ball.com with your access request, and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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