Application Platforms Manager - DMS, Document Management System, DevOps

Application Platforms Manager - DMS, Document Management System, DevOps

Our leading international law firm client are looking to recruit an Application Platforms Manager (DMS, Document Management System, DevOps) on a permanent basis to oversee the management and optimisation of the firms application portfolio, including their document management system.

The role involves ensuring seamless data integration across platforms, scaling their external DevOps function, and leveraging robotics and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities for this Application Platforms Manager (DMS, Document Management System, DevOps) are:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of application specialists providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external development partners to drive successful project outcomes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance application management processes.

Platform & Operations Management

Application Portfolio Management & Software ITAM:

• Manage and optimise the application portfolio to align with business objectives and technology strategy.
• Fully leverage our Enterprise ISTM tooling to manage applications as asset across the lifecycle
• Conduct regular assessments of application performance and usage to identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise application enhancements and new development initiatives.

Document Management System:

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the document management system to ensure efficient document handling and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate the document management system with other enterprise applications.

Data Integration:

• Collaborate closely with the Data Management team ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Develop and implement data integration strategies and solutions that support business processes and decision-making.

Manage Development Partners:

• Collaborate with external Development partners to scale and enhance the Development function, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and best practices.
• Oversee the implementation of Development tools and processes to improve application deployment, monitoring, and performance.

Robotics and Automation:

• Identify and implement robotics and automation solutions to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and integrate automation tools and technologies to enhance application management and support functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and drive initiatives that deliver measurable business value.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing technology solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.
• Extensive experience in managing and optimising application portfolios, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for optimisation and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex projects and deliver results within set timelines.
• Experience in scaling DevOps functions and implementing robotics and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency such as UiPath, Blue Prism, or Power Automate
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.