Enterprise Applications Manager

Gold Group

London, UK

8 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£85,000.0 - £95,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.goldgroup.co.uk

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Lifecycle Management Application Performance Management Application Services Software as a Service Information Systems IT Management Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Software Applications SC Clearance Information Technology Atlassian Tools

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Job description

Enterprise Applications Manager needed to join our client, an established defence & security firm with secure premises in London.

You will sit within the EMEA IT leadership team, working at the intersection of technology and business strategy. Your focus will be to optimise application performance, deliver measurable business value, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organisation.

From reviewing and transforming the current application landscape to delivering a forward-looking roadmap, this role gives you the influence and scope to make a lasting impact in a mission-led environment.

You must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance - UK national & UK resident., Some of the main duties of the Enterprise Applications Manager will include:

Define and deliver a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications aligned to business priorities and long-term technology direction
Lead the end-to-end application lifecycle, including selection, implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement
Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of critical systems, driving best-practice support and incident management
Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of application specialists, fostering innovation and collaboration
Partner with business units, IT service lines and external vendors to deliver effective, value-driven solutions
Embed governance, security, and compliance standards across all enterprise applications

Requirements

Proven experience in senior applications management or IT leadership roles
Strong technical knowledge across enterprise ecosystems such as ERP, PLM, BI, SaaS platforms, integration technologies, Atlassian tools, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or ServiceNow
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across matrixed organisations to deliver outcomes
Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and project delivery capability
Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline