Your new companyAn 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 teamOwn Application Portfolio Management strategy, roadmaps and governanceDrive continuous improvement across technical health, business value and data qualityPrioritise, co-ordinate and oversee application enhancement workstreamsOptimise application costs, contracts, licensing and supplier performanceStrengthen reporting, including Power BI insights on value, delivery and optimisationEnsure strong security, data protection and governance in partnership with InfosecWhat you'll need to succeed Proven experience in Application Portfolio Management and team leadershipStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsSolid background in process design, project management, systems improvement and governanceITIL and Azure knowledge desirableValues-driven, organised and adaptable with a accustomedness mindsetWhat you'll get in return Salary up to £63KOpportunity to shape and optimise a large, business-critical application estateWork for a purpose-led organisation with strong values and social impactHybrid working and a collaborative, inclusive cultureGenerous benefits packageRemote working with occasional travel What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ