IT - Application Support Manager

IT - Application Support Manager - Dubai, UAE Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS - Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support clients core business functions by deploying applications that enable their people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients.

Our Information Technology Generalist - Client Services team focuses on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure for our clients, developing and enhancing client applications, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for clients to drive strategic business growth.Leading the application support team for business applications acrossthe Middle East region, focusing on availability, support andaugmentation of core business applications.Lead applications support team in Middle

EastResponsible for availability of Middle East application services, both for Front and back office services Ensure business application systems are developed, maintained,and supported in order to achieve efficient and effective delivery of services

Manage application configuration and upgrades, problem analysis and resolution for complex application problems, engaging vendors and L3 support teams as required Manage application projects providing technical and project management input as required Improve application functionality and performance and provide suggestions for system and business improvements Manage relationships with vendors and outsourced suppliers for local applications Develop procedures and documentation for application support Responsible for Application support team SLAs

Develop and maintain interfaces, export and imports, and ensure their smooth running where required System configuration, scripting and user admin according to application needs Delivery of management reports on application and system performance Support creation of end user training documentation and arrange third party training Line manage and develop application support team

Ensure compliance with information security policy for inscopeapplications Plan and test disaster recovery plans for inscope applications

Manage incident queues and lead on problem resolution and escalation Partake in Major Incident teams as required Responsible for overarching portfolio of applications, release management, outages and upgrades Manage testing activities for inscope applications, and responsible for creation of testing plans and UAT sign offs Participate in stakeholder SLA reviews 3 of 2EducationBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similarLanguage