Sr. Client Application & Package Management consultant to ensure that end user client application packages are current, secure, and aligned with business n

Our valued client is looking for a Sr. Client Application & Package Management consultant to ensure that end user client application packages are current, secure, and aligned with business needs.

Tasks include:

• Services focus on managing, maintaining, and retiring packaged applications (SaaS, desktop, plugins, and custom apps) while working closely with the client's Package Management and End User Computing teams
• Act as a technical liaison between business users, vendors, and internal IT teams to ensure a stable, compliant, and positive user experience
• Own and maintain a portfolio of client application packages (e.g., financial data platforms, audit tools, plugins, and productivity applications), ensuring versions are current and supported
• Coordinate with the client's Package Management team to publish new versions, validate deployments, and retire obsolete packages.
• Monitor vendor releases, patches, security advisories, and bug fixes; assess impact and plan upgrades accordingly.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for business users, gathering feedback, resolving issues, and ensuring a high‑quality user experience.
• Troubleshoot application issues across desktop, SaaS, and plugin environments, working with vendors and internal teams as required.
• Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and audit requirements, including timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Reduce ad‑hoc effort by introducing repeatable processes, automation, and documentation for application lifecycle management.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, release notes, and user‑impact communications.
• Collaborate with teams managing SaaS, cloud, and custom integrations to minimize disruption to business operations.

Must have:

• Reliability clearance
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting or engineering enterprise applications in a production environment
• Demonstrated experience managing application lifecycles, including upgrades, patching, and retirement
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business‑friendly language.
• Experience working with vendors and third‑party service providers to resolve defects and plan enhancements
• Hands‑on experience with Windows client applications, plugins, and SaaS platforms
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell preferred)
• Familiarity with software packaging, deployment, and version control processes
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tooling for work tracking and release coordination
• Strong troubleshooting skills across desktop, cloud, and integration scenarios

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with enterprise endpoint management and application packaging tools.
• Exposure to security patching, vulnerability management, or audit/compliance activities.
• Understanding of risk and legal applications.
• Azure or Microsoft certifications