Head of Applications

1 week ago


Warwick, United Kingdom Understanding Solutions Full time £150 - £200

Direct message the job poster from Understanding SolutionsScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Head of ApplicationsContract Length: 6 months initialLocation: Warwick (Hybrid, largely remote)Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Inside IR35Start Date: ASAPWe’re looking for an experienced Head of Applications to lead the Enterprise Applications function for a large, multi-site organisation undergoing significant systems modernisation and integration activity. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day service and stability of a broad enterprise application estate, while shaping and delivering the roadmap for technical upgrades, application optimisation, and continuous improvement.This is a leadership role that combines operational ownership, team management, vendor oversight, and strategic planning – ideal for someone who has led complex application environments within large organisations.Key Experience NeededStrong background managing enterprise applications and technical integrationsExperience leading application modernisation or upgrade programmesConfidence in both strategic planning and hands‑on technical deliveryStrong stakeholder engagement skills, including communication at senior and executive levelsExperience managing cross‑functional teamsVendor management experience, ideally across major platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systemsKey ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of Enterprise Applications services to ensure technology supports the organisation’s business strategyManage internal teams, contractors, and external partners responsible for enterprise application deliveryOversee daily operations across ERP, CRM, HR, document management, and other business‑critical platformsMaintain an evergreen xpwpeyx application estate by driving upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediationDevelop and manage application roadmaps aligned to business needsLead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning for the application landscapeManage commercial relationships with software vendors and service providersEnsure all applications adhere to ITGC standards, security frameworks, and data protection regulationsOversee SaaS subscriptions, budgets, and FinOps activitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Understanding Solutions by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr



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