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# IT Applications Manager (On-Site)

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Application Portfolio Management, Business Software, Software as a Service, Procurement Software, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-5349DAF8671A65A1A7/

## About the Role

* Vendor and supplier management is a key part of this position.
 * Experience managing multiple business applications or software products
 * At least one year's experience managing third-party technology/software suppliers
 * Good experience working with SaaS applications
 * Strong stakeholder and relationship-management skills
 * Confidence challenging suppliers and managing escalations when required
 * Excellent organisation and attention to detail
 * The ability to manage multiple applications, suppliers and priorities simultaneously
 * Experience with software development life cycles, software procurement, supplier selection or budget management would be beneficial but isn't essential.

## Description

Please review the below and get in touch with Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment ASAP if you are a good match.

IT APPLICATIONS MANAGER £60,000 | Woolwich, London | Monday - Thursday on-site
Friday is WFH and a half day

Please only get in touch if you are comfortable with the working arrangements described above; and have strong experience of managing multiple business/SaaS Business Applications alongside strong hands-on management of third-party vendors and suppliers.

No visa sponsorship available for this position.

We are recruiting an IT Applications Manager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of business-critical applications, with particular responsibility for managing the third-party vendors behind them.

Reporting directly to the Head of Digital, you'll sit at the intersection of technology, suppliers and the wider organisation - ensuring applications are well managed, vendors deliver what they promise, and the software estate continues to evolve with the needs of the business.

THE ROLE

You'll take ownership of a portfolio of SaaS and business applications across their life cycle, working closely with users, stakeholders and external suppliers.
Your responsibilities will include:

 * Managing relationships with software vendors and third-party suppliers
 * Holding suppliers accountable for performance, service quality and delivery
 * Managing application roadmaps, upgrades, releases and life cycle activities
 * Acting as an escalation point for application and supplier issues
 * Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and improve existing systems
 * Identifying opportunities to rationalise and improve the application portfolio
 * Supporting the evaluation, selection and implementation of new software
 * Maintaining appropriate application, security and compliance documentation
 * Coordinating user support, guidance and training
 * Contributing to software procurement, supplier selection and budget management


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