Overview
Our client, a leading player in the IT & Digital sector, is seeking a results-oriented Head of Applications to lead a critical function within their technology team. This role will be responsible for overseeing a diverse application portfolio, driving data management and engineering initiatives, and ensuring solutions align with evolving business needs.
Education, Experience & Skills:
- 15+ years of proven experience in application management or related IT leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in data engineering, data analytics and application lifecycle management (SDLC).
- Demonstrated success in managing complex application landscapes within large organizations.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience in building and leading high-performing technology teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee application clusters, ensuring robust data-driven processes, advanced analytics, data engineering, and strong data protection protocols.
- Define and execute application management strategies covering maintenance, performance, and security.
- Drive data engineering and analytics initiatives to strengthen decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of Product Owners and application specialists.
- Collaborate with business leaders to align applications with organizational priorities and value creation.
- Monitor application performance, proactively address issues and implement continuous improvement measures.
- Ensure effective budget management and resource allocation for application functions.
Responsibilities
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Optimize Enterprise Application Performance
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Drive IT and Digital Strategy
- Oversee Application Support Operations
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Lead and Manage Application Teams
Must Have
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15+ Years IT Leadership
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Application Management Expertise
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SDLC & Tech Strategy Knowledge
- Must be available in UAE