Senior Oracle Technical Applications Manager in Watford

We are recruiting an experienced Technical Applications Manager to lead the Enterprise Applications function for a large, complex organisation. This role will oversee day-to-day application operations, system enhancements, technical upgrades and major incident management, while supporting the integration of a broad applications estate into a wider group environment.

Responsibilities include:
Leading the delivery of enterprise application services to support business strategy
Managing internal teams and external partners across development, implementation and support
Supporting solution architects, product owners, engineers and business analysts, and driving a culture of high performance
Overseeing daily operations of core enterprise applications
Managing and maintaining key systems such as ERP, CRM, HR, document management and other critical business applications
Developing technical roadmaps, planning upgrades and ensuring applications remain secure and up to date
Leading Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activity
Managing supplier relationships, contracts and quarterly reviews with third-party partners
Working collaboratively with business and IT stakeholders to ensure applications enhance operational efficiency
Ensuring compliance with ITGC, internal policies, data protection and industry standards
Implementing application security measures and controls
Managing budgets, SaaS subscriptions, and vendor relationships

What you will bring:
Strong technical background with extensive experience across IT systems and integrations
Proven experience running enterprise application operations, enhancements and support
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Ability to operate in both strategic and hands-on capacities
Experience managing third-party partners and suppliers
Knowledge of Windows, SQL and SDLC methodologies
Background in managing applications across areas such as ERP, CRM, HR or similar enterprise platforms

Whats on offer:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension
Life assurance
Healthcare
Access to an online discount portal
An environment that supports development, growth and inclusive working

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