IT Application Manager
About The Position
KI is seeking an IT Application Manager to join our team in Green Bay, WI. This role is an opportunity to define how customers, dealers, designers, and architects experience KI products through industry-leading visualization, design, and quoting technologies. Working alongside senior business leaders, this role will help shape KI's digital future by driving innovation in AI, 3D visualization, customer experience, and next-generation technology platforms. The IT Application Manager will lead, coach, and develop a team of software developers, oversee the design, development, integration, and support of enterprise applications, and partner with business leaders to align the technology strategy and deliver solutions that improve business performance. This role will also drive application strategy across cloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments, lead projects, manage priorities, communicate progress with key stakeholders, evaluate and implement emerging technologies, and drive automation, AI, and digital transformation initiatives. Additionally, the role fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, and participates as a member of the technology management team in conjunction with the Governance Steering Committee in developing KI's overall technology strategy and enterprise priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in software development, application delivery, or related technology roles.
- Experience leading projects, technical teams, or cross-functional initiatives through project leadership, technical leadership, team lead, or other indirect leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders and peers, influence stakeholders, and guide technical teams to successful outcomes.
- Experience mentoring developers and building teams.
- Proven thought leadership and strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.
- Experience with modern application architectures, cloud technologies, APIs, SaaS platforms, and software development best practices as well as data and AI platforms and tools.
- Expertise in Microsoft technologies including .net, Azure, Fabric, Power BI, and Copilot as well as Claude.
- Experience with 3D design, CAD, web/e-commerce, and other digital commercial and customer experience solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of software developers.
- Oversee the design, development, integration, and support of enterprise applications.
- Partner with business leaders to align the technology strategy and deliver solutions that improve business performance.
- Drive application strategy across cloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments.
- Lead projects, manage priorities, and communicate progress with key stakeholders.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that support business objectives.
- Drive automation, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Participate as a member of the technology management team in conjunction with the Governance Steering Committee in developing KI's overall technology strategy and enterprise priorities.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- On-site fitness center and wellness resources
- On-site café
- Educational reimbursement for degree programs and certifications
- Employee product discounts
- Comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
