Application Manager – Corporate Systems

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Job Summary: We are seeking Application Managers to join the Corporate Systems team at Santander Portugal, combining application and project management to drive the technological evolution of core and regulatory systems. Key Highlights: 1. Functionally responsible for core and regulatory applications 2. Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams in Portugal and across the Santander Group 3. A challenge where Mainframe meets Digital Application Manager – Corporate Systems Country: Portugal **Location:** Lisbon **General Job Description** We are looking for 2 Application Managers (m/f) to join the Corporate Systems team at Santander Portugal. This role combines the responsibilities of an **Application Manager** with **Project Management** competencies, ensuring the technological evolution of core and regulatory systems in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. If you have experience in functional analysis, system development, and coordination of digital initiatives, this challenge is for you. **Key Responsibilities** * Be functionally responsible for a set of core and regulatory applications. * Identify, prioritize, and coordinate improvements delivering tangible business impact. * Define, design, and implement new functionalities in collaboration with internal and external teams. * Ensure retention of critical knowledge within the Bank, strengthening our technological autonomy. * Work closely with multidisciplinary teams in Portugal and across various geographies of the Santander Group. **Requirements** * **Solid experience (5+ years)** in system development and implementation, with strong functional analysis capabilities. * Knowledge of **Cobol, CICS, DB2, Oracle**, and openness to learning/applying newer technologies (APIs, Oracle FCCS, PEGA, among others). * Experience with **Agile methodologies** and **DevOps practices**. * Analytical mindset, problem-solving orientation, and adaptability in dynamic environments. * Experience in the financial sector, especially in regulatory contexts. (preferred) * Ability to lead technical initiatives and support/mentor team members. (preferred) If you seek a challenge where **Mainframe** meets **Digital**, and wish to contribute to the **transformation of Santander**, this opportunity is for you. **About Us** *At Santander, each of us is a “Risk Pro”. This means taking personal responsibility to identify, assess, manage, and report any risks to the Bank arising from the performance of our roles. We will provide you with the knowledge and tools to become a Risk Pro in all situations. This risk culture is fundamental to the Santander Way—the way we work.* The Bank provides, pursuant to Law No. 93/2021 of December 20, a whistleblowing channel – Open Channel, accessible via the link https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/pteu/gui/105862/index.html