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Head of Applications
Contract Length: 6 months initial
Location: Warwick (Hybrid, largely remote)
Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
We’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 Needed
* Strong background managing enterprise applications and technical integrations
* Experience leading application modernisation or upgrade programmes
* Confidence in both strategic planning and hands‑on technical delivery
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including communication at senior and executive levels
* Experience managing cross‑functional teams
* Vendor management experience, ideally across major platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of Enterprise Applications services to ensure technology supports the organisation’s business strategy
* Manage internal teams, contractors, and external partners responsible for enterprise application delivery
* Oversee daily operations across ERP, CRM, HR, document management, and other business‑critical platforms
* Maintain an evergreen application estate by driving upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediation
* Develop and manage application roadmaps aligned to business needs
* Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning for the application landscape
* Manage commercial relationships with software vendors and service providers
* Ensure all applications adhere to ITGC standards, security frameworks, and data protection regulations
* Oversee SaaS subscriptions, budgets, and FinOps activities
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