Sr. Manager IT Applications

Mactac North America•Stow, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, IT Applications is a strategic technology leader responsible for the direction, support, enhancement, development, security, and optimization of the organization’s business application portfolio. The role leads application development, business systems analysis, reporting, and application security functions, aligning technology solutions with organizational goals and measurable business value. The role serves as the primary IT leader for enterprise business applications, including JD Edwards (JDE), Manufacturing Execution Systems (Greycon), Power BI, and other critical business systems. It drives continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives while evolving the application landscape to meet organizational needs. Direct reports include the Manager, ERP Development & Technology; the Manager, Business Systems Analysis; the Reporting and Business Intelligence Function; and the Application Security Function. This primarily office-based position is located in Stow, Ohio, with 0 to 20% travel to manufacturing and business sites as required. The position plays a critical leadership role in maintaining a stable, secure, and continuously improving technology foundation that supports operational excellence and business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive IT experience supporting enterprise applications.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
Experience leading ERP, application development, and business analysis functions.
Experience managing cross-functional technology initiatives and projects.
Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, systems integration, and business process optimization.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Experience with reporting and business intelligence platforms.
Experience with application governance, security, and compliance programs.
Project management experience and formal project management training or certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for enterprise business applications.
Establish application governance processes, standards, and best practices; align application investments with business objectives; and advise business leadership on technology opportunities and application capabilities.
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of business applications.
Lead support, development, and continuous improvement of JD Edwards, and oversee Manufacturing Execution Systems and related manufacturing technology platforms.
Ensure reliable operation and support of enterprise business applications, promote adoption of technologies that improve business efficiency, and establish application modernization and lifecycle management plans.
Lead application development teams responsible for ERP enhancements, integrations, reporting solutions, and custom applications.
Ensure effective software development, testing, deployment, and support methodologies; oversee application architecture and integration strategies; and promote automation and innovation.
Partner with leaders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Human Resources, and other functions to translate requirements into scalable solutions, prioritize initiatives and resources, and support user satisfaction and business engagement.
Lead strategic application projects from concept through deployment and manage application project portfolios, budgets, resources, and timelines.
Deliver ERP enhancements, implementations, upgrades, and business transformation initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across supported platforms.
Oversee reporting and business intelligence solutions; ensure reporting supports operational and strategic decisions; promote data quality, governance, and consistency; and support data-driven decision-making.
Oversee application security standards and practices, including controls, access management, segregation of duties, and audit compliance.
Partner with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to manage risks affecting business applications and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing applications organization; set performance expectations and career development opportunities; foster collaboration, customer service, accountability, and continuous learning; and ensure the team has skills to support evolving requirements and technologies.