IS Applications Manager

IS Applications Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness Organisation: OpCo Contract Duration: 2 years Reports to: Head of IS Job Overview We are seeking an experienced IS Applications Manager to oversee the delivery, performance, security and ongoing development of a broad business applications environment, with SAP at its core. The IS Applications Manager will be responsible for ensuring applications are secure, reliable, scalable and fit for purpose. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers, you will manage technical delivery, supplier relationships, commercial agreements and application improvement projects. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in IS applications management, SAP, IT governance and outsourced service management. Key Responsibilities As the IS Applications Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of business applications, including implementation, testing, maintenance, upgrades, releases and retirement. You will ensure systems remain reliable, secure and integrated, while maintaining technical documentation, application procedures and service catalogues. You will manage application incidents, changes and upgrades, coordinate testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead projects involving new systems, implementations and improvements. The role will also involve overseeing software licensing, renewals, application performance and associated costs. A key part of the IS Applications Manager ..... full job details .....