Application Lifecycle Manager

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Your Impact

Are you ready to revolutionise the management of Desktop Applications across the UK?
At Leonardo, we’re looking for an innovative and forward thinking application Lifecycle manager. At the forefront of Digital desktop experience, the way in which we on board, manage through life and retire desktop applications has a huge impact on our workforce and their productivity. This is a high impact role where you’ll shape and maintain the processes that ensure application delivery with assurance and compliance in mind. As a defence company it is essential that all software is in support, patched and free of vulnerabilities. The candidate will work closely with Architecture, Site operations, Information security and modern workplace service managers. There is scope to also lead and manage the Application packaging teams at the core of the lifecycle management. With hybrid working options and the chance to influence technology at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

What you will do as Application Life Cycle Manager

• Oversee the Full Lifecycle of Desktop Application activity from assessment, adoption, packaging, delivery and retirement
• Develop and implement governance models for Application Delivery.
• Work with SCCM, Intune and potentially Numecent as Application Delivery Channels
• Maintain Application CMDB and lifecycle data
• Ensure rigorous patch and update processes to ensure Cyber essentials compliance
• React and coordinate Incidents concerning High Severity Application Vulnerability
• Coordinate the retirement/replacement of legacy software.
• Assist in the prioritisation of Application packaging & delivery tasks
• Report to senior leadership on Application insights, such as Incident tracking, application roadmaps and obselecence tracking.
• Champion automation and efficiency initiatives to optimise service delivery.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in Desktop Application delivery.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL and service management frameworks.
• Expertise in one of the following Application delivery technologies: Numecent, Intune, SCCM.
• Self motivation to develop structured processes and governance where none may exist.
• Exposure to risk management, compliance, and governance.
• Problem solving with the ability to think outside the box to focus on solutions that focus on the Employee experience as well as technical solutions.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional National Security Vetting (SC or DV) may apply.
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Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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