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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Manager - **Company:** La Fosse - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Business Software, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle (Applications), Release Management, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Workday - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815194594-application-manager ## About the Role You'll be an experienced applications leader with a strong technical background and a proven track record of delivering enterprise technology solutions. You'll be comfortable managing development teams while working collaboratively with business leaders to deliver high-quality outcomes. We're particularly interested in candidates with: * Experience managing enterprise application or business systems teams. * A background working with ERP and/or CRM platforms (such as Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar). * Experience leading software development teams and making strategic technology decisions, including build-versus-buy evaluations. * Strong vendor and supplier management experience. * Knowledge of application delivery across Agile and/or Waterfall environments. * Experience with application support, release management, and change management. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * An understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise architecture principles. ## Description We're partnering with an organisation seeking an experienced Business Applications Manager to lead the delivery, support, and ongoing development of a portfolio of enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop an internal applications team, providing technical guidance and people leadership. * Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, including solution design, implementation, support, maintenance, and enhancement. * Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritise application improvements. * Manage application availability, incident resolution, release planning, and change management. * Work with third-party vendors and implementation partners to deliver projects and support services. * Assess business needs and recommend the most appropriate technology approach, including evaluating off-the-shelf solutions versus bespoke development. * Contribute to application architecture, technology roadmaps, and long-term strategic planning. * Ensure solutions align with security, governance, and architectural standards. * Track project progress, manage budgets and resources, and communicate updates to senior stakeholders. * Promote best practices across application delivery, development, and operational support. About You You'll be an experienced applications leader with a strong technical background and a proven track record of delivering enterprise technology solutions. You'll be comfortable managing development teams while working collaboratively with business leaders to deliver high-quality outcomes. We're particularly interested in candidates with: * Experience managing enterprise application or business systems teams. * A background working with ERP and/or CRM platforms (such as Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar). * Experience leading software development teams and making strategic technology decisions, including build-versus-buy evaluations. * Strong vendor and supplier management experience. * Knowledge of application delivery across Agile and/or Waterfall environments. * Experience with application support, release management, and change management. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * An understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise architecture principles. ## Related Videos - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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