Application Portfolio Manager
London, City | 6-month contract (inside IR35) or FTC
A globally recognised investment bank is looking for an experienced Application Portfolio Manager to own their business application estate and lead technology delivery across a high-profile division.
This is a hands-on application ownership role with real breadth - CRM platforms, SaaS and on-premise applications, vendor management, and a rolling portfolio of change projects. You’ll be the senior IT partner to the business, combining deep application knowledge with stakeholder credibility at the most senior levels.
The Role
Application Ownership & Lifecycle Management
*Own the end-to-end life cycle of major business applications - CRM systems, SaaS platforms and on-premise solutions - from implementation through to decommission
*Manage vendor contracts, SLAs and service schedules across the application portfolio
*Ensure all applications are compliant, patched, documented and maintained in the CMDB
*Oversee application support structures including Level 1, 2 and 3 processes
*Lead application enhancements, integrations and upgrades through to production
Portfolio & Project Delivery
*Manage a rolling portfolio of technology change projects, acting as IT Project Manager and Business Analyst
*Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned to IT architecture and security policy
*Oversee SaaS and cloud-hosted application implementations across private and public environments
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
*Act as the primary IT interface for the division - trusted partner, escalation point and advisor
*Chair monthly portfolio review meetings covering progress, risks and incidents
*Manage shadow IT risk and advise senior management on IT service delivery policy
People & Governance
*Line manage and develop a team of IT Business Analysts
*Own IT budget planning and charge-back processes for the division
*Manage resource allocation across projects within agreed budgets
What We’re Looking For
*Proven Application Portfolio Manager or senior Application Manager in a financial services environment
*Strong, demonstrable experience with CRM platforms and complex application landscapes (investment banking or M&A advisory environment highly advantageous)
*Experience managing the full application life cycle - vendor governance, SLAs, upgrades, patching and decommission
*Solid project management and business analysis background; Prince2, PMP or APM preferred
*Confident managing demanding senior stakeholders and operating as a trusted IT partner to the business
*Proven vendor management and contract governance experience
*Familiarity with CMDB management and IT governance frameworks
Engagement: Inside IR35 day rate contract or Fixed Term Contract whichever suits you.
Apply now or send your CV directly. Interviews are moving quickly.