Applications Portfolio Leader

Medline Industries, LP; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking an Application Manager to lead the portfolio of enterprise applications across departments. You will drive development, implementation, upgrades, and daily management of critical systems, ensuring governance and aligned IT strategy.

The role requires 4+ years in a leadership role, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and a focus on continuous improvement. Domestic/international travel may be required as part of vendor and project engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 4 years in a leadership/supervisory role, must have experience leading technical/functional teams.
• Knowledge of technology project leadership and governance practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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 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, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime
• Manage relationships with application vendors, including contract negotiations, SLAs, and performance evaluations
• Act as a liaison between IT and other business units, facilitating effective communication
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align IT strategies with business objectives
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing applications or introduce new technologies
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in application management
• Collaborate with IT leadership to define and execute the IT roadmap
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder communication

Coaching & mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT or related field

Job description

Medline Industries, LP is seeking an Application Manager to lead the portfolio of enterprise applications across departments. You will drive development, implementation, upgrades, and daily management of critical systems, ensuring governance and aligned IT strategy.

The role requires 4+ years in a leadership role, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and a focus on continuous improvement. Domestic/international travel may be required as part of vendor and project engagements.