Applications Specialist - Systems Integrator

Join a global technology and digital transformation provider delivering data, technology, and IT solutions across more than 50 countries. The organisation supports complex IT, business, and mission-critical operations across multiple sectors. This company is looking for an experienced Applications Lead to support a major M&A programme, guiding clients through Discovery and into Design and Implementation as they work towards a Day 1 operating state. Keen to join a company that champions growth and development? Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed Discovery activity, progressing into design and implementation phases ahead of Day-1 readiness
• Assess applications architecture, strategy, and build roadmap
• Develop an application landscape view and transitional roadmap
• Identify business-critical applications and set implementation priorities
• Support system implementation, configuration, and integration workstreams
• Provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with security and operational standards
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to client teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives

• Broad knowledge of applications across core business functions, including:
• Operations, Production & Maintenance
• Reporting
• Control/management systems
• Solid understanding of deployment and infrastructure models
• Prior experience as an Applications Lead or Applications Portfolio Manager on large-scale M&A projects
• Familiarity with varied applications delivery models
• Experience managing software vendor relationships
• Strong grasp of IT infrastructure, integration technologies, and system architecture
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a client-first mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills