Applications Manager UK, Remote £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Bonus A leading distribution business is looking to appoint an Applications Manager to take ownership of its application landscape and support its ongoing technology transformation. With a complex portfolio of business-critical systems supporting operations across multiple businesses, the organisation is focused on improving system integration, operational efficiency and the overall customer experience. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the application strategy, developing a capable team and ensuring technology continues to meet the evolving needs of the business. About the Role Lead the team responsible for the performance, support and strategic development of the business's application portfolio. You will own the application roadmap, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure, integrated and aligned with business priorities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and external suppliers, you will translate business requirements into a clear, prioritised plan that balances day-to-day service delivery with longer-term improvement and transformation initiatives. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, hands-on leadership and strong commercial awareness, with responsibility for application lifecycle management, supplier performance, service quality and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Application Strategy & Ownership: Take responsibility for the application portfolio, including ERP, warehouse management integrations, finance, transport, forecasting, reporting, document management and e-commerce platforms. Roadmap & Transformation: Develop and maintain a prioritised application roadmap, balancing business demand, system upgrades, transformation projects, operational resilience and technical debt. Team Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the applications team, including implementation and ERP consultants, establishing clear accountability, service standards and development objectives. Service Delivery: Oversee application support, incidents, problems, requests and changes, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure and fit for purpose. <...
Applications Manager employer: Cast UK Limited Careers
At Cast UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth for IT 1st Line Support professionals. Located in Theale, our team enjoys competitive salaries, exposure to diverse technologies, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading multi-site organisation. Join us to develop your technical skills while providing high-quality IT support in a dynamic environment.
