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Application Manager
Applications Manager – Microsoft Cloud & Hybrid Consulting
Want to own and influence a Microsoft estate built for the future?
Shape the way an organisation collaborates, governs information, and unlocks value from technology.
I am supporting a forward-thinking Housing Association that is building a modern, cloud-first digital organisation. Having completed a full transition to a SaaS-first, cloud-native technology estate, they are now looking for an experienced Applications Manager to take ownership of their Microsoft application landscape and help drive the next phase of their digital transformation journey.
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation with:
- No legacy infrastructure
- No on-premise estate
- A genuine commitment to innovation
Their digital ecosystem is built on:
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Microsoft Fabric
- Modern security practices
This allows the team to focus on:
- Continuous improvement
- User experience
- Delivering real business value
About the Role
As the Applications Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of key Microsoft platforms, with a particular focus on:
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Purview
- Application governance
- Lifecycle management
- Supplier management
- Application integration
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Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Work closely with digital, data, infrastructure, and security teams
- Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for SharePoint and Microsoft Purview
- Help shape the future roadmap for business-critical applications across the organisation
- Manage and evolve the organisation’s Microsoft application portfolio
- Lead application roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop modern SharePoint architecture, governance frameworks, and standards
- Drive implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Purview capabilities, including:
- Retention policies
- Sensitivity labelling
- eDiscovery & compliance functions
- Identify opportunities to improve user experience (UX) and service delivery
- Oversee testing and release management processes
- Support integration with Microsoft Fabric and wider data initiatives
- Act as a trusted advisor on application strategy, investment, and technology decisions
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Key Requirements
They are looking for someone who combines:
- Strong technical expertise
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
You will have:
- Significant experience managing business-critical applications within:
- SaaS and cloud environments
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- SharePoint
- Microsoft 365
- Experience leading:
- Application lifecycle management
- Upgrades & change programmes
- Optimisation initiatives
- A solid understanding of:
- Application architecture
- Integrations & modern Microsoft technologies
- Experience managing:
- Third-party suppliers
- Coordinating testing & release activities
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Benefits & Working Arrangement
- Salary: Circa £55,000 (with some flexibility)
- Hybrid role: 2 days in office (base: Liverpool)
- Great benefits package
Next Steps
Please apply to this advert, reach out to Ben on LinkedIn, or contact: Ben@RecruitwithPurpose.co.uk
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