IT Applications Manager

Tarmac; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Tarmac Reward discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

IT Applications Manager role at Clevedon, hybrid work, with leadership of a team of application analysts to shape and deliver the company's enterprise applications strategy. You will lead system improvements, drive digital transformation, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise business processes.

The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, overseeing vendor relationships, integrations, and governance frameworks to ensure robust, scalable IT solutions across an

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading IT applications, business systems or enterprise applications teams.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• Proven project management and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Application Analysts.
• Driving the strategy, roadmap and optimisation of enterprise applications.
• Partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation.
• Managing suppliers, contracts and outsourced service providers.
• Overseeing application configuration, security, testing and ongoing enhancements.
• Supporting integration projects and ensuring connectivity between critical business systems.
• Delivering projects through governance and project management frameworks.
• Building and maintaining robust documentation and support processes.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Cloud solutions

Job description

IT Applications Manager - Hydro International

Hybrid | Clevedon | Drive Technology That Powers Business Success

Are you a hands-on IT leader with a passion for business transformation, enterprise applications, and leading high-performing teams?

We're looking for an experienced

IT Applications Manager to take ownership of our enterprise application landscape, lead a talented team of application specialists, and drive the delivery of innovative technology solutions that support a growing international business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic leadership with technical expertise, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance business processes, optimise systems, and deliver real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

As our IT Applications Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our enterprise applications strategy. You'll lead a team of application analysts while remaining actively involved in system improvements, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Application Analysts
• Driving the strategy, roadmap and optimisation of enterprise applications
• Partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation
• Managing key software vendor relationships and third-party partners
• Overseeing application configuration, security, testing and ongoing enhancements
• Supporting integration projects and ensuring seamless connectivity between critical business systems
• Delivering projects through established governance and project management frameworks
• Building and maintaining robust documentation, knowledge sharing and support processes
• Troubleshooting complex application issues and providing expert guidance to users and team members

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially minded technology leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

You'll ideally bring:

• Significant experience leading IT applications, business systems or enterprise applications teams
• Strong people management and leadership experience
• Proven project management and delivery capabilities
• Experience implementing and supporting integrated business systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft CRM and ERP platforms
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and outsourced service providers
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline

You’ll stand out if you have experience with:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Dynamics 365 Field Service

• Enterprise application integration and cloud‑based solutions
• Manufacturing, engineering or industrial business environments

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an IT management role. It's an opportunity to influence the future direction of a business undergoing continuous growth and transformation.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Lead business‑critical technology initiatives
• Work with modern Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions
• Shape application strategy and digital transformation projects
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the organisation
• Develop and mentor a talented technical team
• Leave a lasting impact on how technology enables business success

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll

support

your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.