Canary Wharf Group
Manager - Enterprise Systems and Applications
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Department: Technology ______________ Company: Canary Wharf Limited ______________ Reporting to: Director - Technology
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Technology, the Manager for Enterprise Systems and Applications will be accountable for the strategy, governance, performance, and continuous improvement of CWG’s enterprise application landscape. This role will provide leadership across the core systems that enable the business to operate effectively, including Yardi, Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring each platform is fit for purpose, well governed, secure, and aligned to the long-term needs of the organisation. The role will lead a team of Product Managers, with supporting analysts aligned to each product area as the function matures.
Working closely with business stakeholders, Technology Business Partners, Information Security, Data, Infrastructure, and external partners, the Enterprise Systems Manager will develop clear platform roadmaps, prioritise demand, improve ways of working, and ensure that investment in enterprise systems delivers measurable business value.
This is a strategic leadership role within the Technology Department, responsible for moving CWG towards a more integrated, simplified, and business-aligned application environment. The post holder will be expected to bring structure, ownership, and governance to enterprise systems, while enabling innovation, operational efficiency, improved data quality, and better decision-making across the Group.
- Salary: £105,000 - £115,000 (depending on experience)
- Working Pattern: Hybrid working (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
- Closing Date: Sunday 26th July (subject to application response)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management for CWG’s enterprise systems function, ensuring core applications are aligned to the Group’s objectives, operating model, and future business requirements.
- Own and maintain the roadmap for key enterprise platforms, including Yardi, Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring investment decisions are prioritised against business value, risk reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of Product Managers, ensuring clear ownership, performance expectations, succession planning, and development pathways are in place.
- Establish clear product ownership and governance across enterprise systems, ensuring business owners, Technology owners, and third-party responsibilities are understood, documented, and actively managed.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to understand functional priorities, translate requirements into technology outcomes, and ensure enterprise systems support measurable business improvement.
- Develop and maintain effective demand management and prioritisation processes for system enhancements, integrations, reporting, data requests, and continuous improvement activity.
- Ensure enterprise systems are secure, resilient, supportable, and compliant with CWG policies, Information Security standards, data protection requirements, and relevant legislative obligations.
- Manage key vendor and partner relationships, ensuring suppliers are held to account for performance, value, service quality, roadmap alignment, and contractual commitments.
- Drive simplification and rationalisation of the application estate, identifying duplication, under-use, poor process alignment, and opportunities to improve value from existing platforms.
- Work with the Data, Architecture, and Development teams to ensure integrations, reporting, analytics, and data flows are designed in a controlled, scalable, and supportable way.
- Provide regular management information on platform performance, risk, delivery progress, adoption, benefits realisation, and areas requiring senior decision or investment.
- Support the development of business cases, investment proposals, and ITIC submissions where enterprise systems require new funding, supplier engagement, or material change.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, product thinking, accountability, and business partnership across the Enterprise Systems team and wider Technology Department.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Proven experience leading enterprise applications, business systems, or product management functions within a complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, data platforms, and business-critical SaaS applications, ideally including Yardi, Salesforce, Workday, or Microsoft Fabric.
- Experience developing technology roadmaps, product strategies, and investment plans that are aligned to business priorities and measurable outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility, influence senior leaders, and translate business requirements into clear technology priorities.
- Demonstrable experience of managing vendors, commercial relationships, and third-party delivery partners to achieve service quality, delivery performance, and value for money.
- Good understanding of governance, risk management, data protection, information security, and compliance considerations associated with enterprise systems.
- Ability to lead and develop teams, set clear direction, manage performance, and create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, assess options, and make pragmatic recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical, operational, and commercial matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience operating across project delivery, service management, and continuous improvement environments, with an appreciation of ITIL, Agile, or hybrid delivery approaches.
- Commercially aware, outcome-led, and able to challenge demand constructively to ensure Technology effort is focused on the right priorities.
- Passion for excellence, innovation, simplification, and personal development, with a proactive approach to improving how Technology supports the business.
HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.
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COMPANY VALUES
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Commit to Excellence
- Act with integrity and deliver high performance
- Put our customers at the heart of what we do
- Resolve issues by providing high-quality solutions
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Foster Collaboration
- Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
- Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
- Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals
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Encourage Engagement
- Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
- Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
- Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing, and sustainability programmes
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Take Ownership
- Take pride in delivering high-quality service which exceeds expectations
- Committed to opportunities for self-development
- Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve
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Embrace Innovation
- Embrace change and innovation
- Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
- See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change
WHAT WE OFFER
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills, and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
Flexible Working
As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Therefore, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.
Learning and Development
At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross-department experience, and on-the-job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships, and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.
Other Benefits
We are committed to building a safe, happy, and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts, and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point. Please let us know about yourself so we can stay in contact for future job openings!
About Canary Wharf Group (CWG)
CWG is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages, and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-
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