Job Specifications
Regional IT Business Applications Manager - Real Estate Investments
Central London (Hybrid 2/3 days a week in the office)
£80,000 - £90,000 + Competitive Annual Bonus & Benefits
A leading global real estate investment, development and operating company with c.$98.5bn assets under management is seeking a Regional IT Business Applications Manager to lead application portfolio oversight and IT service delivery across its UK Residential Property operations.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the organisation invests and operates globally across equity and debt markets, both public and private, and is committed to delivering strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that add long-term value to communities.
The Role
The Regional IT Applications Manager will act as the senior technology partner to the UK Residential business, bridging technology and operational needs. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring application services are secure, reliable and aligned with global enterprise standards.
This position plays a critical role in aligning regional initiatives with global IT strategy, driving operational excellence, governance and compliance across the UK portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day regional application operations, ensuring service reliability and alignment with enterprise standards
Monitor system uptime, performance and SLA adherence
Lead regional incident response and escalation management, collaborating with global IT teams where required
Partner with business leaders, system owners and end users to gather requirements, conduct feasibility assessments and develop value-driven business cases
Implement global enterprise systems and technology standards across UK operations
Drive a culture of customer service, accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure corporate controls and compliance measures are implemented across all UK sites
Work closely with Information Security teams to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies
Lead or support regional technology rollouts, upgrades and process improvements
Manage relationships with vendors, service providers and contractors, ensuring performance and contractual compliance
Contribute to IT budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation initiatives
Report application metrics, risks and opportunities to senior leadership
Act as the on-site IT Business Partner to the UK Leadership Team
Candidate Profile
Experience & Education
Minimum 8 years' progressive IT experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or regional management capacity
Proven track record in application service delivery, portfolio management and team leadership
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge/background in enterprise applications, cloud technologies and integrations for example Microsoft 365, ERP platforms, CRM, Salesforce
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks
Experience leading technology projects and managing third-party vendors
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercially aware and solutions-oriented
Proactive, with the ability to identify risks and deliver scalable outcomes
Comfortable operating in a matrixed, global environment
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About the Company
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Ha...
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