Application Services Manager

Sanderson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy based in London seeks an Applications Manager. This role involves leading the delivery and support of essential insurance applications, ensuring system stability, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates should have proven experience in the London Insurance Market, a strong understanding of cloud-based platforms, and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working, requiring three days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the London Insurance Market.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based applications and insurance platforms.
• Experienced working with Insurance Applications.
• Familiarity with SQL, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and ITIL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and support of core insurance applications.
• Manage relationships with vendors and offshore partners.
• Oversee incident and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to align technology delivery with strategic goals.

Skills

Experience in London Insurance Market

Cloud-based applications

Insurance Applications

SQL

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

ITIL frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Flexible working: 3 days a week in the office

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Applications Manager to lead the delivery and support of our core insurance applications. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of systems that underpin our operations across policy administration, claims, and document management. You will manage relationships with vendors and offshore partners, oversee incident and problem resolution, and work closely with product managers and business stakeholders to align technology delivery with strategic goals.

• Proven experience in a similar role within the London Insurance Market
• Strong understanding of cloud-based applications and insurance platforms
• Experienced working with Insurance Applications
• Familiarity with SQL, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and ITIL frameworks
• Experience managing hybrid teams and working with offshore partners
• Experienced working with Vendors and offshore vendors
• Lloyds of London experience is highly desired
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to know more do not hesitate to contact me on [e-mail]