Sr. Manager IT Applications
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Stow, OH, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive IT experience supporting enterprise applications.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
- Experience leading ERP, application development, and business analysis functions.
- Experience managing cross-functional technology initiatives and projects.
- Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, systems integration, and business process optimization.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
- Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Experience with reporting and business intelligence platforms.
- Experience with application governance, security, and compliance programs.
- Project management experience and formal project management training or certification.
Full description
Senior Manager, IT Applications
Reports To: Director, Information Technology Department: Information Technology Location: Stow, Ohio FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, IT Applications is a strategic technology leader responsible for the overall direction, support, enhancement, development, security, and optimization of the organization's business application portfolio. This role leads the teams responsible for application development, business systems analysis, reporting, and application security while ensuring technology solutions align with organizational goals and deliver measurable business value.
The Senior Manager, IT Applications serves as the primary IT leader for enterprise business applications, including ERP (JD Edwards), Manufacturing Execution Systems (Greycon), reporting platforms (Power BI), and other critical business systems. This individual is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting business transformation projects, and ensuring the application landscape evolves to meet the changing needs of the organization.
Direct Reports
The following functions and leaders report directly to this position:
- Manager, ERP Development & Technology
- Manager, Business Systems Analysis
- Reporting and Business Intelligence Function
- Application Security Function
Key Responsibilities
Application Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for enterprise business applications.
- Establish application governance processes, standards, and best practices.
- Align application investments and initiatives with business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership on technology opportunities and application capabilities.
- Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of business applications.
ERP, Manufacturing Systems, and Business Applications
- Provide leadership for the support, development, and continuous improvement of JD Edwards (JDE).
- Oversee Manufacturing Execution Systems and related manufacturing technology platforms.
- Ensure reliable operation and support of all enterprise business applications.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and solutions that improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
- Establish long-term plans for application modernization and lifecycle management.