IT Lead – Application Services Run

Are you ready to lead the operational delivery of enterprise application services across multiple business domains? We're looking for an experienced
IT Lead
to drive automation, AI integration, and service excellence in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Operations & Automation

• Lead automation strategies to streamline application management and reduce manual effort
• Integrate AI technologies for predictive maintenance and smarter incident resolution
• Monitor and optimise workflows to meet SLAs and KPIs

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage large-scale, multi-year contracts with external IT partners
• Drive RFPs, renewals, and benchmarking activities
• Evaluate proposals and ensure compliance with standards and timelines

Performance & Compliance

• Maintain dashboards for skills resilience and training compliance
• Track actions from performance reviews and steering committees
• Oversee invoice validation, budget tracking, and spend visibility

Knowledge Transfer & Audit Support

• Ensure smooth handover from project teams to support functions
• Support internal audits (Quality, Security, etc.)

Your Profile:

• 5+ years in enterprise IT environments
• Proven expertise in Service Management (Incident, Request, Change)
• Strong knowledge of automation platforms and generative AI
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with GxP and Power BI (or willingness to learn)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English