IT Manager - Business Applications

The

IT Manager, Business Applications

will lead a team of developers, analysts, and external vendors responsible for the delivery, support, and enhancement of internally developed and SaaS business applications for our client. This role combines technical leadership, project and portfolio management, vendor oversight, and business partnership to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop application strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee application development, integrations, enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing operational support.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IT professionals while managing priorities, resources, and team performance.
• Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Manage project portfolios, budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee SaaS providers, technology vendors, and implementation partners to ensure service quality and contractual compliance.
• Ensure applications meet cybersecurity, data privacy, governance, and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams supporting enterprise business applications.
• Hands-on development experience with one or more programming languages, frameworks, or enterprise platforms.
• Strong understanding of SaaS applications and internally developed business systems.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and manage delivery from concept through implementation.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience using JIRA for backlog management and task execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile application development.
• Experience integrating SaaS applications with enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, or integration platforms.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Familiarity with IT governance, change management, and audit compliance.

Compensation

Up to $165,000 annually

Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications .