Application Portfolio Manager/Lead Product Manager

Your new company
An Application Portfolio Manager/Lead Product Manager is required on a permanent basis to lead a small team of Product Managers/technical specialists responsible for business‑critical applications. Reporting to the Head of Technology Architecture, you will oversee the health, performance and value of the corporate application estate, ensuring robust data integrity, security, reporting and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on optimisation, automation, integration and value realisation across a complex organisation.

Your new role

Lead and develop a nonperforming product management/technical team
Own Application Portfolio Management strategy, roadmaps and governance
Drive continuous improvement across technical health, business value and data quality
Prioritise, co‑ordinate and oversee application enhancement workstreams
Optimise application costs, contracts, licensing and supplier performance
Strengthen reporting, including Power BI insights on value, delivery and optimisation
Ensure strong security, data protection and governance in partnership with Infosec

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in Application Portfolio Management and team leadership
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Solid background in process design, project management, systems improvement and governance
ITIL and Azure knowledge desirable
Values‑driven, organised and adaptable with a accustomedness mindset

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £63K
Opportunity to shape and optimise a large, business‑critical application estate
Work for a purpose‑led organisation with strong values and social impact
Hybrid working and a collaborative, inclusive culture
Generous benefits package
Remote working with occasional travel

What you need to do now
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