Information Technology Manager

Company: Computappoint

Location: London

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Location: London H/Q (option to work out Suffolk, South Wales or even Dublin too!)

ICT Manager (of Enterprise Applications) is responsible for leading the strategic direction, oversight, and governance of enterprise applications. This includes managing key suppliers, ensuring application performance, stability, and lifecycle planning, and strengthening governance structures to enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability. The role also involves the integration of new products into the portfolio, following mergers and acquisitions, and driving consistency and adoption of applications across all entities.

Maintain an application service catalogue and identify shadow IT risks
Develop exit strategies for key applications to ensure robust contingency planning
Drive decommissioning of legacy applications to optimise the application landscape
Raise and track risks associated with applications to support enterprise risk management
Expand and formalise supplier and contract management, covering security & regulatory elements, compliance, service metrics, cost control and supplier effectiveness
Foster a strategic, long-term vision for application management aligned to business objectives
Report on and develop ICT Governance Metrics and KPIs to demonstrate value and performance
Drive monitoring improvements across ICT and Applications through existing tooling, overseeing application performance and stability
Represent the best interests of Group entities regarding 3rd party products and systems development
Ensure fit-for-purpose application release methodologies and drive adoption of Secure SDLC
Capture internal clients' requirements for third-party integration, configuration and implementation of small projects
Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a senior IT applications role, with demonstrable experience leading enterprise application strategy, ideally within a large, fast-paced multi-entity or financial services environment
Competencies: Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives, multi-task effectively, influence at all levels, and manage complex vendor relationships
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of enterprise application ecosystems, system integration practices, software development practices, application lifecycle management, and cloud-based SaaS solutions. Familiarity with monitoring tools, IT governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements is essential. Examples include CRM systems, ITSM, APIs, Databases, Source Control, Data Analysis & Interpretation
Knowledge & Education: A background in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master's degree or relevant certifications such as ITIL, TOGAF, or PMP are advantageous)
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career development opportunities in a growing organisation
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Opportunity to shape and influence enterprise application strategy
Flexible working arrangements

If you're passionate about technology leadership and have the expertise to drive our enterprise applications strategy forward, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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