Manager, Applications Support

AECOM is seeking an experienced Manager Application Support to lead the strategy performance and continuous improvement of enterprise application support services. This role ensures the stability availability and performance of business-critical applications while driving operational excellence service delivery maturity and strong alignment with business objectives.

This leader oversees support teams manages incident and problem resolution processes and partners with IT product and business stakeholders to enhance application reliability and user experience.

This position will be based in Bogota Colombia.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing application support team including managers analysts and engineers
• Define and execute the application support strategy aligned with organizational and IT goals
• Establish KPIs SLAs and operational metrics to measure team performance and service effectiveness
• Drive a culture of accountability continuous improvement and customer-centric service

Service Delivery & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day support operations for enterprise applications ensuring high availability and performance
• Manage incident problem and change processes in alignment with IT service management best practices (e.g. ITIL)
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues including escalation management and root cause analysis
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting to minimize downtime and business disruption

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical application issues
• Partner with business leaders product teams and IT functions to prioritize support needs and enhancements
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders on system performance risks and improvements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify trends in incidents and drive long-term solutions to reduce recurring issues
• Lead automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual support effort
• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies to enhance support capabilities

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to security compliance and regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation for processes systems and support procedures
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party support providers as needed

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in information technology computer science or related field and 8 years of IT experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role with applications support or production support or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Proven experience managing enterprise applications in a complex environment
• Excellent communication skills with professional English proficiency (B2) both written and verbal.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of application architectures integrations and enterprise systems
• Experience with IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow) and incident management platforms
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) and modern application environments is preferred
• Proficient in Power Apps

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership coaching and team development capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Application uptime and availability
• Mean time to resolution (MTTR)
• Incident volume and recurrence rates
• SLA compliance
• Customer/user satisfaction scores
• Team engagement and retention

Preferred Requirements:

• ITIL certification (v3 or v4)
• Experience with DevOps or SRE practices
• Exposure to Agile environments
• Experience leading global or distributed teams

Additional Information :

Work Environment

• Fast-paced highly collaborative environment
• May require on-call leadership support for critical incidents
• Proven experience managing enterprise applications in a complex environment
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At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time