Application Manager - Automation & Enablement

Manager - GTS - Central Team Enablement GDC Automation Application Owner

 Roles & responsibilities 
Strategy & Roadmaps: Create and manage detailed application roadmaps that outline the strategy and direction of the application over time. Ensure roadmaps are aligned with customer needs and the related product strategy.
Functionality: Ensure the design of the application(s) and the documented requirements for various features within the product(s)/application(s) based on approved methodology, stakeholders needs and preferences. Prioritize and manage backlog items based on business value, organizational goals and dependencies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and preferences. Use this information to inform application development and ensure our offerings meet market demands. Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders regarding the application, ensuring clear and effective communication.
Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor application performance and implement improvements to enhance functionality, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Provide regular updates to the product leadership.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, IT, deployment, operations, Product owners and business units, to ensure the application supports organizational objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Embrace creative thinking and exploration of new ideas when developing application specific requirements.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges with the product and develop strategies to mitigate them. Be the primary driver of the risk review process for application deployment
Development Process (SDLC): Oversee the entire lifecycle of the application, from development and deployment to maintenance and retirement. Coordinate and manage updates, upgrades, and changes to the application, ensuring minimal disruption to users. This includes considerations of pilot/limited deployment/full deployment together with the Deployment Lead.
Incident Management: Manage and resolve any issues or incidents related to the application, minimizing downtime and impact on users.
Documentation (including SOQC): Maintain thorough documentation of the application, including user guides, technical specifications, and compliance records, and ensure the documentation are well-documented for member firms. Primarily responsible for ensuring application follows SOQC guidelines as stipulated by global/member firm
Business Testing: Ensuring the application meets the required standards and specifications by developing testing plans and deliverables, and aligning and reviewing QA's test strategy, approach and deliverables. 

 Roles & responsibilities 
Strategy & Roadmaps: Create and manage detailed application roadmaps that outline the strategy and direction of the application over time. Ensure roadmaps are aligned with customer needs and the related product strategy.
Functionality: Ensure the design of the application(s) and the documented requirements for various features within the product(s)/application(s) based on approved methodology, stakeholders needs and preferences. Prioritize and manage backlog items based on business value, organizational goals and dependencies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and preferences. Use this information to inform application development and ensure our offerings meet market demands. Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders regarding the application, ensuring clear and effective communication.
Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor application performance and implement improvements to enhance functionality, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Provide regular updates to the product leadership.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, IT, deployment, operations, Product owners and business units, to ensure the application supports organizational objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Embrace creative thinking and exploration of new ideas when developing application specific requirements.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges with the product and develop strategies to mitigate them. Be the primary driver of the risk review process for application deployment
Development Process (SDLC): Oversee the entire lifecycle of the application, from development and deployment to maintenance and retirement. Coordinate and manage updates, upgrades, and changes to the application, ensuring minimal disruption to users. This includes considerations of pilot/limited deployment/full deployment together with the Deployment Lead.
Incident Management: Manage and resolve any issues or incidents related to the application, minimizing downtime and impact on users.
Documentation (including SOQC): Maintain thorough documentation of the application, including user guides, technical specifications, and compliance records, and ensure the documentation are well-documented for member firms. Primarily responsible for ensuring application follows SOQC guidelines as stipulated by global/member firm
Business Testing: Ensuring the application meets the required standards and specifications by developing testing plans and deliverables, and aligning and reviewing QA's test strategy, approach and deliverables. 

Mandatory  technical & functional skills
Ability to develop in‑depth knowledge of application(s), including architecture, functionality, and underlying technologies.
Strong communication and professional writing skills.
Strong understanding of the audit lifecycle and engagement processes, with the ability to apply this knowledge to technology deployments.
In depth understanding of SDLC process.

 This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
Bachelor’s/Masters degree in relevant field
Chartered Accountant is preferred 
Work experience
5-7 years or more  of Professional Experience
Experience in working as  BA/ functional side of any application is preferred .

 

 

Experience Level

Mid Level