IT Application Manager

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is looking for an experienced IT Application Manager to drive value through applications. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT application management, leading teams, and a strong technical background. This role involves collaborating with business leaders to align IT strategies with organizational goals. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT application management.
• Five years of design and implementation experience in IT.
• Strong background in Python and C#.NET.

Responsibilities

• Develop productive relationships with business leaders.
• Implement application lifecycle management reporting.
• Manage relationships with major vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Python

C#.NET

XML

Content Management

Technical Writing

Quality Assurance

Job description

Salary - 20000 to 28000 AED

Nationality - Arab

What We’re Looking For:

• 15+ years of experience in IT application management or related fields.
• Three or more years of IT experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving and demonstrated leadership experience building cross-organizational consensus with exposure to technology providers and/or business clients.
• Managing a team of at least six members in application development, implementation or management.
• Three or more years of BU or BU-facing experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving.
• Minimum five years of design and implementation experience in IT, with deep knowledge in at least two of the following: infrastructure and network design, application development, APIs, middleware, servers and storage, database management, clustering technologies, virtualization, cloud technologies, Active Directory and protocols.
• Three to six years’ experience in application development.
• Strong background in Python, C#.NET, XML, usability, Content Management, technical writing; intermediate in W3C Compliance, 508 Compliance, quality assurance.

Job Description:

• Develop productive relationships with business leaders to influence how applications can enable new sources of value.
• Ensure application processes (including those of external service providers) comply with social responsibility, environmental, technical policies, standards, and legislation.
• Implement and manage application lifecycle management reporting, metrics, and benchmarks.
• Assess the technical and business fitness of the application portfolio, including costs and risks.
• Work with stakeholders and the IT application team to define prioritized business outcomes and application work within budget.
• Oversee support activities to ensure applications perform well in production.
• Collaborate with the CLIENT Manager and other leaders to develop overall IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage relationships with major vendors and service providers to meet organizational needs cost-effectively.
• Conduct stakeholder satisfaction surveys, publish results, and implement action plans for improvement.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let’s grow together!