Applications Manager

Job Summary

The Application Manager will be responsible for the organization's portfolio of business applications across various departments. This will include development, implementation, upgrades, daily management, and maintenance.<br>Stakeholder management, application availability, system and people performance will be part of the critical responsibilities.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of professionals responsible for managing applications
• Set clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for the team
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, enabling their professional growth.
• Oversee the planning, deployment, development, configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance of business applications.
• Establish and enforce application governance practices, including change management, release management, and documentation
• Monitor application performance, availability, and scalability, taking proactive measures to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Manage relationships with application vendors, including contract negotiations, service level agreements, and performance evaluations.
• Act as a liaison between IT and other business units, facilitating effective communication and understanding.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their application needs and align IT strategies with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing applications or introduce new technologies to drive business efficiency and innovation
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in application management
• Collaborate with the IT leadership team to define and execute the IT roadmap, aligning it with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging innovative ideas and process enhancements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

Certification / Licensure:

• None required.

Work Experience:

• At least 4 years in a leadership/supervisory role, must have experience leading technical/functional teams.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Performed leadership roles in 1 or more technology projects.
• General knowledge of in-scope technology domain.
• Knowledge of Industry best practices pertaining to technology design and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• None

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• None

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• None

Click here to learn more about a career in IT at Medline!

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$134,000.00 - $201,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.