*Packaged App Development Manager*

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.  The Application Maintenance Lead will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and support of critical applications. This role includes ensuring application stability, performance, and availability, while also leading a team of skilled professionals to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application support within the telecom sector, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of application maintenance engineers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. Application Maintenance & Support: Oversee the maintenance and support of telecom applications, ensuring high availability and reliability. Manage incident response, problem resolution, and change management processes. Develop and enforce best practices for application monitoring, maintenance, and support. Operational Excellence: Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure application performance and stability. Continuously improve support processes and procedures to enhance service delivery. Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and performance of applications. Technical Expertise: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team on complex issues and projects. Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends in telecommunications. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Customer Focus: Act as the primary point of contact for application-related issues and escalations. Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure satisfactory service delivery. Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on application performance and issues.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in application maintenance and support within the telecommunications industry. Proven experience in a leadership or management role. Strong technical background with expertise in telecom applications and systems.

Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Proficient in application monitoring tools and techniques. Knowledge of ITIL or similar service management frameworks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certifications: Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or specific telecom certifications are a plus. Key Competencies: Leadership: