At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Microsoft 365 applications and lead digital transformation projects.
- Company: Respected social enterprise undergoing exciting digital improvements.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong pension, healthcare, flexible working, and generous leave.
- Other info: Hybrid role with great opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be a key player in enhancing digital services and user experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in application management, especially with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Based: Hybrid - Home/North West UK
Salary: £60,000 Annual
Contract: Permanent
Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems Manager to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme.
The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation’s application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value.
Further day-to-day activities will include:
- Project managing implementations and upgrades
- Stakeholder management and reporting
- Third-party supplier management
- Product roadmap creation and maintenance
- Project management
- Support service provision
- Maintenance of super user network
- Data integrity and security
- Production of systems documentation and training
Essential:
- Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity
- Strong experience of application lifecycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications
- Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting
- Hands-on experience managing SharePoint Online
- Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc.
- Project Management/Lead experience
- Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements
- Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation
- Strong supplier management capabilities
Desirable:
- Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc.
- Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities
- Azure Power Apps
As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home.
IT Platforms Manager – M365 in Nottingham employer: Informed Recruitment LTD
Informed Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where driven professionals can thrive in their careers. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, this modern management consultancy fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. Located in Liverpool, the hybrid working model allows for flexibility while engaging in impactful projects that contribute to both personal and professional growth.
