Application Development Manager

Cigars International; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Care, Vision &amp

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, PTO days, Holidays

401(k) Retirement Saving Plan

Job summary

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is seeking an Application Development Manager in Bethlehem, PA to lead software development platforms, ecommerce capabilities, and enterprise integrations. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, high-performing solutions supporting business growth.

You will oversee platform modernization, governance, and continuous improvement while coaching a team to achieve high quality outcomes and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years IT management experience.
• Significant experience using Jira.
• 5+ years working as a business/functional analyst supporting B2C eCommerce for large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application development and platform modernization team across PM, requirements, QA, and change management.
• Own platform architecture and integrations between web platforms, ERP, WMS, and other applications.
• Prioritize projects with stakeholders, allocate resources, and guide development efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and deliver strategic projects and support activities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, reporting metrics, and dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer experience through platform enhancements.

Skills

Jira

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

• Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office required)

Job Description

Application Development Manager

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015

Application Development Manager, Bethlehem, PA / Information Technology

• Location: Bethlehem, PA
• Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office required)

Are you passionate about transforming software development platforms and delivering exceptional digital customer experiences? Do you want to help shape the future of global eCommerce capabilities and enterprise integrations? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Application Development Manager, you will be part of our Information Technology function and play an important role in advancing our software development platforms, eCommerce capabilities, and enterprise integrations. You will work closely with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support business growth. This is a great opportunity to lead critical technology initiatives while driving innovation and continuous improvement in a global organization.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Lead the application development and platform modernization team across project management, requirements definition, functional specification approval, quality assurance, and change management activities.
• Own platform architecture and integrations between web platforms, ERP systems, WMS solutions, and other internal applications.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to prioritize projects, allocate resources, and guide development efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and successfully deliver strategic projects, operational initiatives, and support activities.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, reporting metrics, and performance dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer experience through new features, enhancements, and optimization of platform integrations.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and leadership to improve team productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, communication, and technical capabilities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain robust system and data security standards that protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Act as an escalation point for platform operations while supporting uptime, reliability, and business continuity objectives.
• Promote adherence to industry best practices, development standards, and governance processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of IT management experience.
• Significant experience using Jira.
• Minimum of 5 years working as a business or functional analyst supporting the design and delivery of B2C eCommerce websites, or equivalent consulting experience delivering eCommerce engagements for large organizations.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating discussions and presenting complex information to business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to develop compelling presentations and business value propositions using PowerPoint.
• Ability to work onsite in Bethlehem, PA three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global eCommerce platforms.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications, ERP environments, and warehouse management systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in complex digital transformation initiatives. (Derived from role responsibilities; validate with hiring manager.)

Working At STG & What To Expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next.

At STG you'll find more than a role—you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact.

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from Needs input to Needs input corresponding to the level of the position, expected experience and responsibilities.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

What's In An Offer

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package and generous benefits package:

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.