Application Manager

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 are 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.

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 and application integration. You will work closely with digital, data, infrastructure and security teams and act as the subject matter expert for SharePoint and Purview while helping shape the future roadmap of business‑critical applications across the organisation.

The role will involve managing and evolving the organisation's Microsoft application portfolio, leading application roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives, and developing modern SharePoint architecture, governance frameworks and standards. You'll drive the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Purview capabilities, including retention policies, sensitivity labelling, eDiscovery and compliance functions. Working closely with operational teams, you'll identify opportunities to improve user experiences, service delivery, oversee testing and release management processes, support integration with Microsoft Fabric and wider data initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor on application strategy, investment and technology decisions.

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of key Microsoft platforms, focusing on SharePoint, Microsoft Purview, application governance, lifecycle management, supplier management and application integration.
• Work closely with digital, data, infrastructure and security teams; act as subject matter expert for SharePoint and Purview while shaping the future roadmap.
• Manage and evolve the Microsoft application portfolio, lead application roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives, and develop modern SharePoint architecture, governance frameworks and standards.
• Drive implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Purview capabilities, including retention policies, sensitivity labelling, eDiscovery and compliance functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve user experiences, service delivery; oversee testing and release management processes; support integration with Microsoft Fabric and wider data initiatives; advise on application strategy, investment and technology decisions.

• Significant experience managing business‑critical applications within SaaS and cloud environments.
• Hands‑on knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
• Experience leading application lifecycle management, upgrades, changes and optimisation programmes.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integrations and modern Microsoft technologies.
• Experience managing third‑party suppliers and coordinating testing and release activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.

Salary is circa £55,000 with flexibility and a great benefits package. It is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in their office in Liverpool.