Manager, Applications (IT)

DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS INC•North Palm Beach, FL

2d•$140,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Enterprise Applications provides leadership, strategy, and oversight for the organization’s enterprise application ecosystem. This role is responsible for the governance, roadmap, and operational success of platforms that support core business capabilities across the enterprise. The position leads a team of solution engineers and analysts responsible for the delivery, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications, ensuring solutions align with business priorities, integrate across departments, reduce organizational silos, and maximize operational efficiency and data visibility while partnering closely with business leaders, IT leadership, and vendors to define long-term application strategy, drive adoption, and ensure enterprise platforms support the organization’s strategic objectives. Local Candidates Only: This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work at our North Palm Beach, FL office two days per week. Conditions of Employment: Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. (Authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship.) Must be able to pass a Federal background check Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
Strong understanding of enterprise application ecosystems and business platform integration
Ability to align technology platforms with organizational strategy and operational needs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with executive leadership and business stakeholders
Experience managing enterprise software vendors and platform lifecycles
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience overseeing enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, Software Deliver Life Cycle software, collaboration platforms, or similar enterprise systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of enterprise application development and administration
7+ years of proven experience and success in engineering and designing enterprise-level IT systems.
3+ years of experience in technical leadership or team management roles

Nice To Haves

Experience managing enterprise application portfolios across multiple business units
Experience driving enterprise platform adoption and governance
Knowledge of application integration strategies and enterprise architecture practices
Master’s degree in a related field
Experience leading enterprise platform transformations
Experience managing application portfolios in regulated environments

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the Enterprise Applications team, including engineers, analysts, and platform specialists
Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance management for team members
Establishes clear priorities, accountability, and professional development plans for the team
Oversees workload planning, resource allocation, and operational support responsibilities
Promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams to avoid technology silos
Defines and maintains the enterprise application strategy and roadmap in alignment with organizational goals
Oversees the lifecycle management of enterprise platforms, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and retirement
Establishes governance standards for application configuration, integration, and change management
Ensures enterprise platforms are implemented consistently and in alignment with IT architecture standards
Identifies opportunities to consolidate systems, eliminate redundancy, and improve enterprise integration
Serves as a strategic partner to business units in identifying opportunities to leverage enterprise platforms
Works with departments to understand operational challenges and translate them into scalable technology solutions
Facilitates alignment between IT capabilities and business objectives across the organization
Promotes adoption of enterprise platforms and encourages the use of standard tools across departments
Maintains visibility into the organization’s enterprise application portfolio, including licensing, usage, and business value
Evaluates existing systems and recommends improvements, upgrades, or replacements when appropriate
Provides metrics and reporting on platform usage, operational impact, and return on investment
Ensures platforms remain current, supported, and aligned with vendor roadmaps
Manages relationships with application vendors and strategic partners
Coordinates vendor engagements, licensing agreements, and support relationships
Evaluates new platforms and technologies to support future organizational needs
Ensures vendors meet performance, reliability, and service expectations
Oversees enterprise application initiatives and ensures projects align with strategic priorities
Collaborates with project managers and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of initiatives
Monitors project progress, risks, and dependencies across the application portfolio
Provides strategic oversight of enterprise platforms including Microsoft 365 and other enterprise systems
Ensures enterprise applications are properly supported, maintained, and aligned with IT standards
Participates in the IT leadership on call rotation when required