Application Manager - Birmingham

Application Manager - BirminghamSalary: £46,000 - £55,000 + 20% Flexible Benefits FundHybrid working availableAn experienced Senior Application Lifecycle Manager is required to join a leading organisation and take ownership of the strategy, governance and operational management of a complex enterprise application portfolio.In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of application life cycle management practices, ensuring applications are effectively managed from deployment through to retirement. You will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, application optimisation, governance controls and service improvements across a diverse technology landscape.You will work closely with architects, service management teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure applications remain secure, supported and aligned with business objectives. The role will also focus on application rationalisation, licensing optimisation and the continuous improvement of application services and processes.Key skills and responsibilities:Extensive experience overseeing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) within complex enterprise environmentsExperience developing and delivering application life cycle management strategies and frameworksStrong knowledge of application life cycle methodologies, tools and governance processesExperience leading application portfolio rationalisation and optimisation initiatives to improve operational and financial ..... full job details .....