IT Applications Manager

Role: IT Applications ManagerLocation: Addlestone (2-3 times a week)Salay & Package: Up to £56,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

The position:

• Ensure the availability and reliability of business-critical applications, including COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services), Workday (Human Resources), and Anaplan (Financial Cashflow).
• Manage a small internal team of Application Support Analysts and engage with third-party support contracts to provide efficient and effective support for all applications within the organization.
• Collaborate with the Business Systems Manager to understand and align with core application roadmaps and strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with standard application vendors, ensuring high-quality support, and staying updated on their respective development and roadmap plans.
• Deliver minor developments and enhancements to applications in accordance with business requirements.
• Lead small projects related to application management and improvement.

Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10 or more years of experience in IT and business/industry.
• Minimum of five years of leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in the construction business/industry (beyond IT), including managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of consistent achievement at a management level within a similar organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decisions in a complex environment