What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Owner position at JLL?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Application Owner to oversee the management, strategy, and ongoing operations of our applications portfolio. The Application Owner will serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and the IT department, ensuring the applications meet the organization's requirements and align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in application management and strategy development.
What is your day to day?
Manage the entire lifecycle of applications, from design to implementation, maintenance, and enhancements.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their needs, and communicate progress and updates related to the applications.
Develop and execute a strategic plan for the applications portfolio, aligning with business objectives and organizational strategies.
Prioritize and manage features and enhancements, creating a roadmap for application development and evolution.
Engage and coordinate with third-party vendors for support, maintenance, and additional services related to applications.
Assess and manage risks associated with applications, including data security, compliance, and privacy.
Monitor application performance and usage metrics, identify areas for improvement, and optimize application performance and usability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, project managers, and business analysts, to ensure successful application delivery.
Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they understand how to effectively use the applications.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in application management and technology.
Desired experience and technical skills
Required
Proven experience as an Application Owner or similar role, preferably in a large organization.
Strong technical background with a solid understanding of application development, infrastructure, and support processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Knowledge of risk management, data security, compliance, and privacy principles.
Experience in managing and optimizing applications in a cloud environment is highly desired.
Project management skills and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Vendor management experience will be an advantage.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
What is your day to day?
Manage the entire lifecycle of applications, from design to implementation, maintenance, and enhancements.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their needs, and communicate progress and updates related to the applications.
Develop and execute a strategic plan for the applications portfolio, aligning with business objectives and organizational strategies.
Prioritize and manage features and enhancements, creating a roadmap for application development and evolution.
Engage and coordinate with third-party vendors for support, maintenance, and additional services related to applications.
Assess and manage risks associated with applications, including data security, compliance, and privacy.
Monitor application performance and usage metrics, identify areas for improvement, and optimize application performance and usability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, project managers, and business analysts, to ensure successful application delivery.
Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they understand how to effectively use the applications.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in application management and technology.
Desired experience and technical skills
Required
Proven experience as an Application Owner or similar role, preferably in a large organization.
Strong technical background with a solid understanding of application development, infrastructure, and support processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Knowledge of risk management, data security, compliance, and privacy principles.
Experience in managing and optimizing applications in a cloud environment is highly desired.
Project management skills and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Vendor management experience will be an advantage.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
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