IT Applications Manager
Location: Glasgow Area (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Organisation
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global group of companies operating across the food, life sciences, and pharmaceutical sectors. The organisation is focused on transforming natural resources into sustainable, high-quality products that improve health, wellbeing, and industrial innovation. With a strong collaborative culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, the group delivers value through excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
The Opportunity
As IT Applications Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation’s enterprise application landscape. This role involves leading a distributed team, managing vendor relationships, and working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that key applications are aligned with business strategy and operational needs.You will be responsible for the performance, security, and ongoing development of core systems (including ERP platforms) across the business. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to drive digital transformation, simplify complex systems, and help shape future technology direction.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage a regional or global team responsible for core business applications.
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Work in partnership with enterprise architects to define future-state application capabilities.
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Rationalise the current applications landscape while ensuring business continuity.
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Develop and mentor application team members, supporting growth and performance.
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Manage the applications budget and ensure effective use of resources.
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Oversee the lifecycle of all key systems, including cloud and hybrid platforms.
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Ensure applications meet availability, security, and compliance standards.
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Support delivery of change projects in coordination with the IT PMO.
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Act as primary contact for external vendors, ensuring contract adherence and service quality.
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Gather business requirements and translate them into application specifications.
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Monitor service levels and drive continuous improvement across all platforms.
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Ensure governance aligns with broader IT strategy and security standards.
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Stay informed of emerging technologies that could enhance application services.
About You
Required Experience & Skills:
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At least 5 years of experience in a senior IT applications or leadership role.
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Proven ability to manage dispersed or international teams.
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Strong experience with ERP systems and enterprise-level applications.
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A track record of leading transformation initiatives, including migration to cloud/SaaS.
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Experience with system integration in complex, hybrid IT environments.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and team leadership skills.
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Familiarity with structured project or change management methodologies.
Desirable:
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Background in regulated industries such as life sciences, pharma, or healthcare.
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Experience supporting business change through mergers or acquisitions.
Benefits:
- Bonus: eligible for the company bonus scheme
- Pension: Up to 8% match
- Life Assurance: x5 salary
- Private Medical: Covers the employee and family (children up to the age of 24)
- Annual leave: 36 days, (28 days leave and 8 bank holidays) 3 days are held for Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. The other 33 to be used through the year.
How to Apply
If you're ready to step into a strategic leadership role with real influence over technology and business outcomes, this could be the perfect next move. To apply, Please send an application or contact Sophie at Nine Twenty recruitment.