Applications Manager

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental plans

Paid time off

FSA

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CFS in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Applications Manager to lead a team of systems analysts, business analysts, and application developers, ensuring enterprise applications support manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes project planning, budgets, and stakeholder communications, while partnering with business leaders to translate requirements into technology solutions and researching new technologies to improve efficiency and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and managing complex projects.
• Extensive experience leading ERP system integrations, implementations, and upgrades.
• Experience with tier-1 ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or similar), CRM systems, and BI tools.
• Strong understanding of SQL, data analytics, and modern integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of systems analysts, business analysts, and application developers.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead and deliver IT projects focused on enterprise applications, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance enterprise software systems supporting manufacturing operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

ERP integrations

SQL

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

CRM systems

BI tools

Integration platforms

Job description

Applications Manager| Permanent | No Sponsorship Available

About Our Client

• Leading manufacturing organization with a strong focus on operational excellence and innovation
• Stable, established company offering long-term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative culture that values technical expertise and continuous improvement
• Invested in enterprise technology stack including modern ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: Up to $150,000 per year + profit sharing
• PTO: Competitive paid time off and holiday schedule
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Medical: Health, vision, and dental plans available for individuals and families
• Additional: FSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities For The Applications Manager

• Manage and mentor a team of systems analysts, business analysts, and application developers
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, budgets, and stakeholder communications
• Lead and deliver IT projects focused on enterprise applications, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals
• Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into effective technology solutions
• Research and evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and support strategic initiatives
• Maintain and enhance enterprise software systems supporting manufacturing operations

Preferred Experience For The Applications Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Proven track record leading technical teams and managing complex projects
• Extensive experience in leading ERP system integrations, implementations, and upgrades
• Experience with tier-1 ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or similar), CRM systems, and business intelligence tools
• Strong understanding of SQL, data analytics, and modern integration platforms