Shape the Future of Wealth Management Technology
At Perpetual, we're looking for an experienced Applications Manager to lead the strategy, optimisation, and delivery of a critical portfolio of applications supporting our Wealth Management business. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology leader who combines strong business partnership skills with deep application management expertise to drive transformational outcomes and maximise value from enterprise platforms and digital capabilities.
Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.
As Applications Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of business-critical applications, overseeing their strategy, lifecycle, performance, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with senior business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners to deliver innovative, secure, and efficient solutions that enhance business processes and customer outcomes
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence business priorities, lead technology-enabled transformation initiatives, and drive application excellence across a dynamic Wealth Management environment.
About the Role
You will:
Own and deliver application and platform outcomes that support Wealth Management business objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, identifying opportunities for technology-led business transformation.
Manage demand intake, prioritisation, enhancement pipelines, releases, and initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic outcomes.
Lead application portfolio financial planning, budgeting, cost optimisation, and investment prioritisation.
Drive business process improvement, platform adoption, and the effective use of application capabilities and data assets.
Oversee service management practices including incident, problem, change, knowledge, and capacity management.
Develop and govern long-term application and platform strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
10+ years' experience in application management, including leadership of development and support teams.
Proven experience managing enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and vendor-managed services.
Strong background in business process improvement and platform optimisation.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior business stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
Experience working within Agile, DevOps, and ITIL environments.
Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot, AI technologies, or intelligent automation to improve efficiency and business outcomes.
How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.
Employee benefits
Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
Study support and commitment to supporting professional development
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.
Perpetual Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Sydney, Australia
