Head of IT Applications – Group

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the Head of Applications, you’ll drive our client’s application strategy and roadmap, aligning their application ecosystem with enterprise goals. Working alongside other IT and business leaders, you’ll oversee key applications decisions, manage external partnerships, and ensure the systems are robust, scalable, and future-ready. This role is not just about maintaining; it’s about innovating, optimizing, and preparing for the future of digital transformation.

What’s in it for you?

• Our client offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas and expertise can drive real change. In this role, you’ll have the freedom to influence application strategies across the organization while working with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of the business, helping deliver impactful, sustainable solutions.
• Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration package, including benefits.
• Become part of a company that values your growth as much as its own.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Applications Strategy & Roadmap: Lead the planning and integration of current and next-gen technologies, ensuring alignment with our client’s strategic objectives.
• Application Lifecycle Management: Oversee the application framework, keeping systems efficient, secure, and well-integrated.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business leaders to ensure the technology strategy supports division goals, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
• Supplier & Contract Management: Source and manage technology vendors to keep our client at the cutting edge.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor a diverse IT team, fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education:

• Degree-level IT qualification
• Certification in common IT management frameworks, such as ITIL, TOGAF or Zachman and project management frameworks
• Certification in Design Thinking or Innovation or Digital Transformation or Product Development related competencies
• Member of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals

• Experience: minimum of 8+ years in application development and support, mainframe systems experience, API integration, and best practice frameworks.
• Competencies: Strong technical knowledge (integration tech, coding, CRM systems), problem-solving, analytical skills, and excellent communication.
• Behavioural Attributes: sound leadership capability with a passion for customer-centric solutions, resilience, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to business performance optimization.

Desired tech specs:

• Proven experience in mainframe-based systems including AS400
• Proven experience in legacy systems and languages like Adabas Natural, DB2 database, Clarion, etc.
• Proven experience in working with API integration, webMethods, and .NET
• Experience in Data Warehousing (ETL) methodologies and database management
• An understanding of technical concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and how they can be leveraged in transforming business models .

If you’re passionate about transforming IT, leading teams, and making a tangible impact, we’d love to meet you. Apply below and let’s discuss your career “next”!