Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Working pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day working from home
Salary/Rate: DOE
Contract: 12 Months +
Are you an experienced Applications Manager, Enterprise Applications Manager, IS Applications Lead or SAP Applications Manager?
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Applications Manager / IS Applications Lead to take responsibility for the delivery and performance of a wide range of business applications, with SAP at the core.
This is an onsite role based in Barrow-in-Furness, working 4 days onsite and 1 day from home.
Please note: applicants must already live within a reasonable commuting distance of Barrow-in-Furness or be willing to relocate.
The role
You will be responsible for managing and supporting a business-critical applications estate, working with internal teams, business users and external technology providers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the overall performance and delivery of business applications
Managing third-party suppliers and outsourced support teams
Overseeing application hosting, systems and integrations
Managing application licences, renewals and contracts
Managing application upgrades, changes and releases
Leading application projects, implementations and replacements
Coordinating testing and UAT
Managing application incidents and escalations
Maintaining application documentation and service information
Supporting audits, governance and assurance activities
Supporting cyber security assessments and incident response
Ensuring applications are secure, reliable and fit for purpose
Working closely with internal IT, IS and business teams
Providing day-to-day direction to outsourced technical resources
SAP
SAP is at the centre of the applications estate, so previous SAP experience is important.
You will be responsible for:
Overseeing the SAP landscape and integrations
Managing SAP change, upgrades and releases
Supporting SAP hosting and technical services
Working with external SAP support providers
Ensuring SAP controls and processes are maintained
Coordinating SAP changes between the business and external providers
Acting as a key point of contact for SAP-related issues and escalations
About you
We are looking for someone with strong experience in applications management within a technical or complex organisation.
You should have experience with:
Business and enterprise applications
SAP
Application support and service management
Third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers
Application change and release management
IT General Controls
Cyber security
Application testing and UAT
Contract and commercial management
Incident, problem and change management
PowerApps and Power BI
You will need to be confident managing suppliers, directing outsourced resources, dealing with escalations and working with stakeholders across the business.
A degree in IT, Business or a related subject is desirable, although relevant experience will also be considered.
Location requirement
This position is based in Barrow-in-Furness and requires 4 days onsite each week, with 1 day working from home.
Applicants must live locally or be willing to relocate to the Barrow-in-Furness area. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates who are unable to commit to the onsite working requirement.
If you are an experienced Applications Manager, Enterprise Applications Manager, IS Applications Lead, SAP Applications Manager or Business Systems Manager looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Poppy at Land & Sea Resources for more information.
Alternative job titles: Enterprise Applications Manager | Applications Manager | IT Applications Manager | Business Applications Manager | IS Applications Lead | SAP Applications Manager | SAP Applications Lead | Business Systems Manager | Enterprise Applications Lead | Applications Service Delivery Manager
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Salary description
£250.00 - £350.00 per day