Technical Applications Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Technical Applications Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Can work remotely but must be available to travel to our offices or customers as and when required.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Applications Manager who will lead Telents Enterprise Applications product team who are responsible for managing the day-to-day application service and delivery of system enhancements, projects, major incidents and support. Working closely with the wider IT leadership to deliver technical application upgrades and supporting the integration of Telents application estate into M Group.
Key Deliverables
- Lead the delivery of Telents Enterprise Application service to ensure technology supports the delivery of Telents business strategy.
- Manage a team of internal, and external partners, specialists responsible for the development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications.
- Support the team, including solution architects, product owners, engineers and business analysts, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of enterprise applications, to ensure efficient and seamless operations.
- Oversee the maintenance of enterprise applications such as ERP (Oracle E-Business Suite), CRM (Salesforce), HR (Oracle HCM), Oracle Fusion, Document Management (Oracle WebCenter) and other business critical products.
- Develop technical application roadmaps in collaboration with key business users to schedule and deliver application upgrades, ensuring vulnerabilities are removed asap and application software versions remain evergreen.
- Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities to ensure continued service resilience across the application estate.
- Work in partnership with procurement and the business to effectively manage 3rd party application partners, through regular engagement and quarterly business reviews.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, department heads, and IT professionals, to understand their requirements, provide solutions, and deliver applications that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure enterprise application processes comply with ITGC, internal policies relevant industry standards, data protection regulations
- Implement appropriate security measures and controls to safeguard data integrity and protect against cyber threats.
- Manage the budget and Fin ops operations, including Saas subscription, capital and operational expenses, and maintain relationships with external service providers and vendors.
What will you bring
- Extensive knowledge of IT systems and technical integrations to a high degree of technical skill.
- Experience in ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the EA operations, enhancements, support projects and some involvement with application modernisation programmes.
- Strong Stakeholder Management and communications skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels (inc. C-level)
- Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment and able to switch from strategic to tactical hands-on approach
- Experience in vendor management, previous experience of managing strategic partners including Oracle and Salesforce.
- Windows, SQL and SDLC knowledge
What we offer:
- A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
- We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work.
- Benefits include:
- 26 days annual leave per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Healthcare
- On-line discount store