Business Applications Manager

Business Applications Manager - Permanent
Hybrid - London (3 days per week in office)

We are currently supporting a global organisation in the search for a Business Applications Manager to lead the development and delivery of business-critical applications across multiple teams and regions.

This is a key role within the business, acting as the bridge between technical teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring solutions are delivered effectively, securely, and in line with business objectives.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical understanding with excellent stakeholder management and delivery leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and delivery of business applications across multiple teams

• Manage development workloads, priorities, timelines, and delivery expectations

• Work closely with technical teams to support solution design and architecture discussions

• Drive structured and methodical delivery processes, documentation standards, and security awareness

• Evaluate and support build vs buy decisions, balancing commercial and technical considerations

• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and global teams across the organisation

• Ensure solutions are scalable, practical, and aligned to wider business goals

• Support continuous improvement across applications, processes, and delivery practices

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Business Applications Manager, Technical Delivery Manager, Applications Lead, or similar role

• Strong technical understanding with the ability to contribute to solution design discussions

• Azure knowledge is essential

• Experience managing development teams and technical delivery activities

• Strong understanding of software delivery methodologies and governance

• Ability to assess and recommend build vs buy approaches

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Highly organised, self-driven, and commercially aware

• Experience within events, media, or fast-paced commercial environments is advantageous

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working - ideally 3 days per week in the London office