Information Technology Application Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Head of Business Applications to lead technological transformation at an enterprise level. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategies that will define the organization's future while working with a dynamic team of technology and business professionals. You'll be responsible for architecting a strategic future for application management, optimizing governance processes, and revolutionizing monitoring capabilities. If you are ready to drive decisions that have measurable business impact and advance your career at the forefront of enterprise technology management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading application management and governance.
• Strong background in strategic planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a long-term vision for application management.
• Drive the 2025 ICT portfolio initiatives and enhance governance processes.

Skills

Strategic Vision

Application Management

Governance Processes

Supplier Relationship Management

Risk Mitigation

Monitoring Capabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technology

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Application Service Catalogue

ICT Governance Metrics

Job description

Job Description

Head of Business Applications - Financial Services - £100k + benefits and bonus

Location: 5 days per week onsite in Central London. Travel around UK and European offices required.

Are you ready to shape excellence at the intersection of business and technology?

We're seeking a visionary Head of Business Applications to join our leadership team and transform how we leverage technology to drive business success.

THE OPPORTUNITY This isn't just another IT role. As Head of Applications, you'll be the strategic mind behind our entire application ecosystem, ensuring our technology portfolio delivers maximum value while minimising risk.

YOUR IMPACT

1. Architect a Strategic Future – Develop and implement a long-term vision for application management that aligns with business goals.
2. Master Our Digital Ecosystem – Create and maintain a comprehensive application service catalogue, identifying and mitigating shadow IT risks.
3. Lead with Foresight – Develop exit strategies for critical applications, ensuring business continuity.
4. Drive Portfolio Excellence – Lead ICT portfolio initiatives, improve governance, and establish success metrics.
5. Forge Powerful Partnerships – Expand supplier relationships, ensure compliance, optimize costs, and maximize value.
6. Elevate Performance Standards – Develop ICT governance metrics through leadership mentoring and feedback.
7. Optimise Visibility – Improve monitoring capabilities across platforms using advanced tooling.

WHY JOIN US?

Lead technological transformation at an enterprise level. Collaborate with a dynamic team of technology and business professionals. Shape strategies that define our future, make impactful decisions, and advance your career in enterprise technology management.

Ready to transform our application landscape? Apply now and become the architect of our technological future.

Transform. Innovate. Lead.