Manager of Enterprise Applications
About The Position
The Manager of Enterprise Applications is a people-centered technology leader responsible for shaping the vision, culture, and performance of the enterprise applications team. With a primary focus on Microsoft 365 technologies (SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Power BI, Power Pages), this role leads a talented group of professionals in delivering digital solutions that empower employees and advance the organization’s mission. This leader drives alignment between business strategy and technology, builds organizational capability, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Manager ensures that technological initiatives not only meet operational goals but also strengthen engagement, efficiency, and growth across the company. This role can sit in one of our New England offices or work a remotely with regular travel to our Portland, ME headquarters. Travel Expectations: Up to 10% depending on your location and proximity to one of our offices. Regular onsite meetings with team members for trainings and collaboraitve sessions are expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of IT management or people leadership experience with a focus on enterprise applications and Microsoft 365 technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams through periods of growth, change, and innovation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven success in stakeholder engagement and influencing at all levels.
- Experience balancing governance, compliance, and agility within a complex enterprise environment.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 platforms, including: SharePoint Online (site collections, libraries, content types, security) Power Apps Power Automate (process automation and integrations) Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard development) Power Pages (portal customization and external user management)
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Microsoft certifications
- Experience with Azure, Dataverse, or Dynamics 365
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum frameworks
Responsibilities
- People & Leadership Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of enterprise application professionals, creating an environment that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
- Build team capacity by coaching, hiring, and developing staff to meet evolving business and technology needs.
- Champion a positive, inclusive culture that values learning, experimentation, and excellence in service delivery.
- Strategic Direction Define and communicate the strategic vision for enterprise applications in alignment with organizational priorities and digital transformation goals.
- Partner with business and technology leaders to identify opportunities where digital tools can drive measurable business outcomes.
- Balance long-term planning with the agility to respond to changing business requirements and priorities.
- Delivery & Execution Oversee project delivery across both traditional and agile approaches, ensuring clear accountability, effective prioritization, and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Guide teams in managing complex initiatives while maintaining flexibility and speed for iterative and rapid development efforts.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for delivery challenges and solution decisions.
- Governance & Change Leadership Establish and maintain governance standards, data integrity, and compliance practices for enterprise applications.
- Lead change management, communication, and user adoption strategies to ensure successful rollout and sustained use of new technologies.
- Promote enterprise-wide understanding of digital tools and their role in improving business performance.
- Collaboration & Partnership Represent the enterprise applications team in cross-functional leadership forums and strategic planning discussions.
- Collaborate closely with department heads to translate business needs into scalable, user-focused digital solutions.
- Build strong relationships with technology vendors and service providers to enhance delivery quality and value.
- Continuous Improvement Monitor and communicate key performance metrics to evaluate business impact and application adoption.
- Stay current with Microsoft 365 roadmaps and emerging trends, driving proactive improvements to enhance productivity, security, and efficiency.
- Encourage innovation within the team by exploring new technologies and development approaches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
