Director of Enterprise Business Applications

Altus Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Professional learning opportunities

Flexible work model

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Altus Group is seeking a Director of Enterprise Applications in Manchester to lead strategy and evolution of their enterprise applications. This role oversees critical platforms like Salesforce and Workday, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in enterprise application leadership and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work model that supports both remote and in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading enterprise applications or technology functions in a complex organization.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce governance and delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and translate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee platforms like Salesforce and Workday supporting finance and HR.
• Drive governance across the applications landscape.
• Lead a team of analysts and developers.

Skills

Salesforce expertise

Stakeholder management

Operational mindset

People leadership

Adaptability

Business acumen

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Compensation

£75,000 to £100,000 base pay. May vary with experience and market conditions.

Role Overview

Director, Enterprise Applications – Lead strategy, operational maturity, and evolution of enterprise applications at Altus Group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical platforms such as Salesforce, Workday and other enterprise applications supporting commercial operations, finance, HR and service delivery.
• Partner with senior stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Technology to align applications with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Drive roadmap planning, prioritisation and governance across the applications landscape, balancing transformation initiatives with day‑to‑day stability.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of analysts, developers and specialists, shaping operating model and future structure.
• Introduce scalable processes, governance standards and operational discipline to optimise delivery and risk management.
• Identify and champion opportunities for technology modernisation and AI adoption across the ecosystem.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, security and delivery teams to ensure alignment with technology standards and integration strategies.
• Act as a visible strategic leader, bringing clarity, accountability and forward‑thinking to the enterprise applications function.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading enterprise applications, business systems, CRM or technology functions in a complex organisation.
• Strong Salesforce expertise, including governance, delivery, integrations and best practices.
• Exposure to Workday, enterprise business systems or other large‑scale applications is highly valued.
• Proven stakeholder management skills – ability to collaborate with senior leaders across multiple functions and translate technical concepts into business language.
• Operational and governance mindset – experience establishing structure, prioritisation, delivery governance and scalable processes.
• People leadership – ability to coach, mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams in a continuous‑improvement culture.
• Adaptability and forward‑thinking approach – enthusiasm for transformation, emerging technologies and AI.
• Business acumen – capability to assess risk, prioritise and make informed decisions balancing operational realities and long‑term goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plans.
• Comprehensive rewards package supporting mental, physical and financial well‑being.
• Professional learning – access to Altus Intelligence Academy and industry tools.
• Flexible work model – activity‑based approach combining remote work with in‑office collaboration.
• Inclusive and accessible environment – equal opportunity employer with accommodation support.

EEO Statement

Altus Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Altus reasonably accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. For accessibility accommodations, contact [e-mail] or [phone].