Applications & Data Manager - Commercial Aircraft Group

Moog Inc. • Buffalo, NY

6d • $110,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Applications & Data Manager - Commercial Aircraft Group Reporting To: IT Director - Commercial Aircraft Work Schedule: Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY We are seeking an experienced Applications & Data Manager to oversee the strategy, architecture, governance, and lifecycle management of IT applications and data platforms supporting our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) operations. Your role bridges cutting-edge technology with high-stakes business operations, ensuring our systems and data are secure, scalable, and aligned with the unique demands of commercial aircraft programs. You will drive the Commercial Aircraft Group digital transformation, foster a data-driven culture, and lead a high-performing team across application development, data management, and analytics. You will report to the IT Director, Commercial Aircraft Group in East Aurora, New York. In the Applications & Data Manager role you will….. Lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of the Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) applications and business tools. Leads the technical architecture for critical application and data platforms within CAG. Act as SME for application development, data delivery, and AI-driven initiative within the team. Leads, coaches and develops a group of highly skilled technical delivery resources within the team. Work closely with CAG business partners and business analysts to clarify delivery requirements for strategic delivery priorities. • Develops and maintains key partnerships with colleagues in Business Operating Groups and Corporate IT to efficiently and effectively support standards and manage dependencies. Maintains CAG solutions and applications in accordance with ITIL and service management methodologies. Oversee application lifecycle management, including implementation, integrations, upgrades, and decommissioning. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, NIST) and cybersecurity standards. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives. Lead key technical and architectural decisions for CAG data and application platforms to support secure, scalable, AI-enabled solutions aligned with corporate standards and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in IT applications management, with at least three (3) years in Data Management.
• Strong knowledge of ERP, PLM, MES, and other enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Siemens Teamcenter).
• Strong proficiency in a variety of data development and consumption tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with smart factory concepts and industrial data is a plus.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements in the defense sector.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of the Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) applications and business tools.
• Leads the technical architecture for critical application and data platforms within CAG.
• Act as SME for application development, data delivery, and AI-driven initiative within the team.
• Leads, coaches and develops a group of highly skilled technical delivery resources within the team.
• Work closely with CAG business partners and business analysts to clarify delivery requirements for strategic delivery priorities.
• Develops and maintains key partnerships with colleagues in Business Operating Groups and Corporate IT to efficiently and effectively support standards and manage dependencies.
• Maintains CAG solutions and applications in accordance with ITIL and service management methodologies.
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including implementation, integrations, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, NIST) and cybersecurity standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead key technical and architectural decisions for CAG data and application platforms to support secure, scalable, AI-enabled solutions aligned with corporate standards and governance.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager