Manager Corporate Applications

CoorsTek, Inc. • Golden, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Manager Corporate Applications In this role you will manage a team responsible for applications integrations, automation, AI enablement, digital workflows, iPaaS coordination, and AI-driven initiatives, while ensuring solutions are safe, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards. The Applications Manager manages key aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, backlog prioritization, as well as Agile delivery, run, change, and innovation. You will act as the primary delivery partner for business stakeholders, and manage expectations, risks, and apply change management and governance principles to drive application adoption and long-term value. This role is Onsite at our Golden, CO Global Headquarters location We are an ITAR Regulated Company and to be considered for Employment with us you must be either a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years overseeing large- scale IT systems and leading IT application teams (or integration delivery teams, preferred).
• At least 5 years of people leadership.
• Solid understanding of digital transformation and IT solution implementation within complex global manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile delivery practices, backlog management, and sprint-based execution.
• Enterprise integrations, APIs, automation, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.
• Outstanding leadership abilities with a documented history of managing and developing high-performing technology professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to balance delivery speed, quality, and team sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise integrations and digital workflows, including iPaaS coordination, APIs, and AI-enabled automation.
• Closely coordinate with the team responsible for the iPaaS platform (Boomi), ensuring effective integration design, delivery alignment, and operational outcomes, without direct platform ownership.
• Collaborate with architects and leadership on integration and architectural decisions.
• Enable and support AI-driven initiatives, including citizen development and low code/no-code approaches, ensuring solutions are safe, scalable, and aligned, with enterprise standards. Participate in the definition of guardrails for citizen development.
• Manage run, change, and innovation work, ensuring space for experimentation and development, without compromising operational stability.
• Manage key stages of the SDLC, with particular emphasis on requirements definition, backlog shaping, prioritization, and sprint execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders to clarify true needs versus stated wants, identify tradeoffs, and sequence work to maximize value, while limiting work in progress.
• Ensure delivery teams operate with clarity, focus, and sustainable pace, enabling speed without burnout.
• Lead sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives, in an Agile environment that adapts to what works best for the team.
• Serve as the point of contact and partner for stakeholders with complex needs and high expectations.
• Navigate a wide range of stakeholder dynamics with empathy, sound judgment, and clear, respectful communication.
• Set and maintain realistic expectations, including the ability to appropriately defer work while offering alternative paths to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Lead and develop a team of systems analysts, integration specialists, and delivery professionals, including contractors and vendor partners.
• Actively manage priorities to preserve team focus and ensure team’s deliverables.
• Coach individuals to improve prioritization and skills.
• Foster a psychologically safe environment where focus, accountability, and continuous improvement are the norm.
• Apply strong Organizational Change Management (OCM) practices to ensure programs adoption and long-term value realization.
• Apply traditional IT change management practices, ensuring system changes are planned, communicated, approved, and deployed in a controlled manner that protects stability and business continuity.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!

What This Job Offers

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