Application Manager

Edinburgh (2 days onsite) | Up to £63,000

We are looking for an Application Manager to join an Edinburgh-based IT team – reporting into the Head of Technology and leading a team of three Business Systems Analysts on a critical ERP platform.

This is hands-on leadership. You’ll be the platform or ERP SME – championing upgrades, feature releases, access control and system configuration – all while guiding and mentoring a top-tier team of Business Systems Analysts.

What you’ll be doing:

Owning the overall health and performance of the niche ERP
Managing roadmap items, upgrades, and improvements
Working across departments – from finance to ops – and managing upward to stakeholders as well as a small team
Supporting and leading three Business Systems Analysts
Dealing with everything from access requests to system optimisation to long-term enhancements
Being the go-to for systems knowledge and platform performance

What we’re looking for:

Experience managing or owning business-critical applications – ERP, CRM, or similar
Someone who can stay hands-on technically but still lead from the front
Confident working with stakeholders and influencing change
Comfortable in hybrid setups – 2 days a week in a stunning Edinburgh office
Bonus if you know your way around Microsoft tools, Azure, or Business Central – but not essential!

Why this role actually stands out:

You’ll be at the core of a massive transformation – on-prem to cloud
You’ll work with tools like Salesforce, Workday, Azure Fabri, and Copilot
You’ll have autonomy, ownership, and the chance to shape how the product evolves

If you’re ready to lead from the front, be the glue between business and tech, and own a mission-critical platform at a company building homes across the UK — hit apply or message me directly.

Bright Purple is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We partner with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the industry.

Applications Manager