Software Application Manager

Location: South East London (on-site parking available)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Working Pattern:4 days on-site (non-negotiable) Fridays remote

The Role

This is a senior application ownership role within a large, operationally complex organisation where software systems are business-critical.

You will be responsible for running and owning a portfolio of enterprise applications - ensuring they are stable, secure, fit for purpose, and aligned with how the business actually operates.

This is not a development role and not a delivery/project management role.

It's a role for someone who wants clear accountability, authority, and long-term ownership of applications that matter.

Overall Responsibility (Plain English)

You are the key holder for applications.

If an application:

• isn't working properly
• isn't fit for purpose
• isn't being supported correctly
• or isn't delivering value

You own it.

You'll work between the business, suppliers, and internal IT teams to make sure applications are well run, well governed, and well understood.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning a portfolio of business-critical software applications
• Acting as the single point of accountability for how those systems perform
• Managing third-party vendors and SaaS providers
• Overseeing application lifecycle: onboarding, change, optimisation, and retirement
• Ensuring applications meet security, compliance, and operational standards
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities
• Making informed decisions around risk, cost, and usability
• Improving documentation, governance, and application clarity

This role is about control, judgement, and ownership, not chasing tickets or running projects.

The Profile That Fits

This role suits someone who:

• Has previously owned applications or application estates
• Is comfortable being accountable, not just involved
• Can deal confidently with suppliers and senior stakeholders
• Brings structure, clarity, and calm to complex environments
• Wants to stay close to the systems, not manage large teams

Background could include:

• Application Manager / Application Owner
• Systems Manager
• IT Service / Platform Manager
• Senior Analyst with application ownership responsibility

Working Model (Clear and Non-Negotiable)

• 4 days per week on-site
• Friday remote working
• On-site parking available

This role requires regular on-site presence due to stakeholder interaction and operational context. Flexibility is built in, but expectations are clear from day one.

Package

• Salary £50,000 - £55,000
• Stable, long-term role with real ownership
• Low bureaucracy, high trust
• Opportunity to genuinely run applications properly

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a role for someone who wants to own systems, make decisions, and be trusted - not hide behind process or titles.

If you enjoy running applications like a business, this role will suit you.