Application Development Manager - IT Admin - Full Time

About the Role 

The Application Development Manager’s primary role is to plan, coordinate, maintain, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, implementation and ongoing support of organizational information systems and software applications, with a specific focus on, but not limited to, Financial and Purchasing software. This individual will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and upgrading both new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements. A strong background and direct experience with Purchasing and Financial systems software is required, and preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience in Agilysys Stratton Warren. The Application Development Manager will leverage exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of best practices, to guide their project team in the delivery of critical financial and purchasing solutions. 

Role Responsibilities 

Strategy & Planning 

• Review and evaluate software project requests to determine the best approach for meeting organizational objectives or to recommend alternative solutions. 

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and project teams to define and document requirements for software initiatives. 

• Lead and participate in the pre-testing phase of development for systems stack by evaluating proposals, identifying potential challenges, and making informed recommendations. 

• Ensure that development projects for applications stack meet business requirements, achieve end-user goals, and efficiently resolve any identified system issues. 

• Analyze existing application effectiveness and efficiency and develop strategies for enhancement or optimization. 

Acquisition & Deployment 

• Manage the development and deployment of new systems software and enhancements to existing applications. 

• Ensure seamless integration of new software solutions into company’s environments, meeting all compliance and interface specifications. 

• Collaborate with designers and system owners to conduct thorough testing of new software programs and applications. 

Operational Management 

• Guide and coordinate with the application development team in support of business operations related to Financial and Purchasing systems stack. 

• Ensure user access to software stack is provisioned and maintained promptly and securely. 

• Identify and resolve program errors and issues. 

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for project managers and developers. 

• Coordinate with vendors and internal development teams to install enhancements and upgrades. 

• Liaise with network administrators, software engineers, and vendors to ensure quality assurance, program logic, and data processing. 

• Promote, disseminate, and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and quality assurance best practices related to software solutions. 

• Four-year college diploma or university degree in computer systems design, computer science, information technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Proven experience participating in the direction, development, and implementation of Financial and Purchasing software solutions. 

• Direct, hands-on experience with automated software and system management tools relevant to Financial and Purchasing systems. 
• Experience with the financial cycle in large organizations: requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing, payments, accruals, G/L postings, fixed assets, depreciation and budgeting.

• Required: Substantial experience with Purchasing software; Preference: Experience with Agilysys Stratton Warren. 

• Demonstrated project management skills with exposure to project-based work structures and lifecycle models. 

• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives, with a focus on Financial and Purchasing operations. 

• Strong customer-service and stakeholder engagement orientation. 

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills. 

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in both technical and user-friendly language. 

• Ability to conduct research and stay current on trends and products relevant to application developments in Financial and Purchasing domains. 

• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with keen attention to detail. 

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 

• Experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines. 

• Ability to sit for extended periods and dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and related components. 

• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings as required. 

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• ​Salary: $86,900-$121,700