Business Applications Manager (JR101159)
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At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION , CARE , IMAGINATION , and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.
If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity:
Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, headquartered in London across a variety of sectors including Retail, Defence & Security, Digital Marketing, Energy, and Technology.
Clarion is entering an exciting phase in its evolution as it introduces a whole new approach to using data and technology across the group, to support delivering excellent customer outcomes. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an experienced Business Applications Manager who would report into the Head of Technical Delivery to manage the delivery of multiple projects and product development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive internal and external delivery teams to achieve prioritised roadmaps and deliver projects within budget.
- Represent technology in roadmap reviews, ensuring a balance of technology efficiency and addressing tech debt.
- Build and maintain exceptional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring non-technical business teams clearly understand technical issues and requirements by translating them into accessible and actionable terms.
- Collaborate with teams and architects to develop innovative technology solutions and manage end-to-end delivery of projects, product enhancements, and technology changes.
- Provide effective line management to direct reports and contract staff (applications configurators and a small software development team), acting as an independent escalation point.
- Direct and motivate delivery teams using matrix management, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Act as a strategic technology point of contact for engineering, participating in architecture forums and promoting technical standards.
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to planning, forecasting, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics, contingency planning, and technology road mapping.
- Ensure security practices and standards are adopted in development practices, scheduling regular security testing, and ensuring minimal to zero downtime for end users during production deployments.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours
- Experience : Significant experience in a similar role with proven leadership and team development skills.
- Technical Architecture : Strong knowledge of technical architecture, with the ability to understand and analyse complex technical landscapes, including application architecture, databases, and software development methodologies
- Stakeholder Partnership : Desire to work cooperatively with all stakeholders to meet mutual goals, seeking out and sharing inputs from others.
- Software Development Lifecycle : Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle with technical proficiency in varied CRM, ERP, and integration technologies.
- Cloud Deployment : History of deploying to the cloud, preferably with Azure.
- Project Management : Strong project management skills with experience in waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies.
- Cross-functional Coordination : Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion.
- Interpersonal Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across both technical and non-technical areas.
About Clarion Events
Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ( )
Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ( )
Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.
Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
- Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
- Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
- Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
- Mentoring Programme
- Subsidised Café
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Free on-site gym and shower facilities
- Free eyesight tests
- Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees
Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager
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Business Acumen.Stakeholder management.Some other highly valued skills may include:Project Management.Technology Procurement Knowledge.CIPS Certified.You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role can be based out of Knutsford, Glasgow, Manchester or Northampton.nPurpose of the roleTo optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.AccountabilitiesProfile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities.Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk.Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc….Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation.Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.).Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools.Assistant Vice President ExpectationsTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills
to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Alliance Business Development Manager (Microsoft)

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**NTT DATA Inc. Partner & Alliances |** **Alliance Business Development Manager**
As part of the NTT DATA Inc. Partner and Alliances team, this role requires an energetic, detail-orientated person, experienced in sales and/or business development as well as a comprehensive understanding of Alliance Partner technologies. The Alliance BD Manager will report into the Alliance Lead. The Alliance BD Manager will work with the Alliance Lead to support and execute the strategic business plan for the Alliance Partner/Client. The Alliance BD Manager will work directly with the Pre-Sales Solution Architects and delivery teams. The Alliance BD Manager will support the Alliance Lead in functioning as the glue between NTT DATA Inc. and the Alliance Partner, building deep relationships between the teams and orchestrating the workflow between both companies. The Alliance BD Manager role covers the length and breadth of the Alliance Partners technologies and priorities. The Alliance BD Manager will also work directly with the NTT DATA Inc. Marketing team to create and drive Partner GTM programs.
**What you'll be doing:**
The main tasks are:
**Sales Partnership and Enablement**
+ Enable the internal sales organisation to:
+ Articulate the Alliance Partner/NTT value propositions and offers
+ Identify white-space opportunities for Alliance Partner-based solutions using the current customer base
+ Address common objections the client may pose
+ Monetise solutions based on Alliance Partner technologies
+ Provide the best offer/proposal for NTT customers using Alliance Partner technologies
+ Unlock funding and incentives through Alliance Partner programs
+ Engage and co-ordinate with Alliance Partner stakeholders such as local Partner Development Manager, Account Executives, Account Technology Strategists as well as 3rd party vendors to drive demand generation through vendor-based opportunities
+ Facilitate the relationships between members of the internal sales organisation and Alliance Partner stakeholders. This includes facilitation of joint account planning activities, joint GTM, pro-active demand generation campaigns and follow up to ensure momentum is built and retained
+ Engage with the broader organisation such as solution architects from the internal Alliance Partner Team, Specialist Sales, Industry leads and delivery teams to promote and support high-value services opportunities
+ Pipeline creation and optimisation. The Alliance BD Manager is to jointly create qualified pipeline with the Alliance Lead, sales teams and their Alliance Partner counterparts, based on Alliance Partner and NTT priorities, pro-actively engaging with the Alliance Partner and NTT account and sales teams
+ Management of the Referrals section of Alliance Partner Console/Centre for the specific region/country.
+ Grow the brand awareness of NTT within the partner and market and evangelizes the joint solutions with the partner to become top of mind with the partner
**Trusted Advisor**
+ Build deep relationships with Client Managers, Sales Specialists, Pre-Sales architects, and assist them in executing competitive wins through understanding the Microsoft technology and solution stack value propositions
+ Build deep relationships with Alliance Partner Development Managers, local Account Execs, local Industry leads and Partner Solution Architects to make NTT top of mind with the local Alliance Partner community to generate more opportunities
+ Maintain a high level of relevant knowledge to have meaningful conversations with clients, Alliance Partner personnel and about industry verticals
+ Contribute to the knowledge base of NTT DATA Inc's services solutions by sharing best practices with both internal and external teams, ensuring these teams are aware of typical client challenges that can be resolved through joint Alliance Partner solutions
**General Responsibilities**
+ Become familiar with NTT DATA Inc.'s value propositions and offers to enable marketing and sales when required. This includes articulation of the relevant customer profiles and conversation starters associated to each value proposition
+ Thorough practice alignment: the Alliance BD Manager is to be fully aligned with the various practices internally to lift the profile and prioritisation of the Alliance Partner
+ Assist internal teams to define and develop required communication, training and other collateral to enable the sales force to sell a particular Partner Alliance based solution
+ Identify pipeline from the existing Alliance Partner customer base in the region/country for specific marketing and sales motions when required
+ Work with specific Alliance Partner focused sales teams to help them develop business in their respective Alliance Partner technology spaces. This would include helping them to identify relevant funding programs, potential customer pricing models and identifying opportunities.
+ Understand and work with Sales Specialists and Client Managers on business cases and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models as part of the overall value proposition enablement
+ Follow up with practices on Solution Assessment activities and notify them of changes in Solution Assessment execution or funding value from Alliance Partner. Track pull-through business.
+ Assist other members of the Partner Alliance team as well as the internal Alliance Partner team to resolve escalated issues when required
**What experience you'll bring:**
Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
· The ability to tactically identify sales opportunities and how to address these using combined NTT and Alliance Partner value propositions when working with the sales organisation
· Able to focus and execute in a changing environment
· Ability to make things happen
· Conversant with a business outcomes-led approach to sales
· Understanding of financial statements and metrics to hold a strategic client conversation
· Problem solving individual who takes initiative and collaborates well with both internal and external stakeholders
· Great presentation, verbal, and writing skills; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively across a wide range of audience levels and functions
· Strong business acumen and negotiation skills to craft solutions beneficial to NTT, and the client, based on Alliance Partner technologies and solutions
· Ability to proactively and independently identify and qualify opportunities
· Highly collaborative self-starter who ensures alignment and builds optimal relationships with key stakeholders
· Action-orientated, quick learner who can meet deadlines, with the capability to manage a range of projects while consistently delivering results
Required Experience
· Demonstrated track record of cloud services/solutions sales
· Demonstrated sales, client engagement, and business development experience with the requisite understanding of relevant markets and market penetration strategies
· Good interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
· Good relationship building skills with the ability to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
· Good team player and display good attention to detail
· Solution Selling skills
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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