Enterprise Application Manager

Franklin Fitch; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is partnering with a professional services organization to hire an IT Manager, Applications to lead the strategy, support, and evolution of its enterprise applications landscape.

In this visible leadership role, you will influence technology decisions, drive roadmaps, and lead a growing team responsible for business-critical systems, working closely with executives and stakeholders to modernize processes and scale technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Background supporting enterprise business applications.
• Experience managing projects, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an applications team responsible for support, enhancements, and delivery
• Own the application lifecycle from planning and testing through implementation and ongoing support
• Partner with business leaders to gather requirements and improve business processes
• Manage vendors, budgets, roadmaps, and application-related projects
• Drive application security, governance, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

IT leadership

Enterprise applications

Vendor management

App lifecycle

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft business apps

Job description

I'm partnering with a highly regarded professional services organization that's looking to hire an IT Manager, Applications to lead the strategy, support, and evolution of its enterprise applications landscape.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence technology decisions, manage application roadmaps, and lead a growing team responsible for business-critical systems.

You'll work closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders, driving application improvements, modernizing processes, and ensuring the firm's technology continues to scale alongside the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and mentor an applications team responsible for support, enhancements, and delivery
• Own the application lifecycle from planning and testing through implementation and ongoing support
• Partner with business leaders to gather requirements and improve business processes
• Manage vendors, budgets, roadmaps, and application-related projects
• Drive application security, governance, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience
• Previous experience leading technical teams
• Strong background supporting enterprise business applications
• Experience managing projects, stakeholders, and third-party vendors
• Microsoft business applications experience
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Financial services or another highly regulated industry
• Finance, accounting, tax, or wealth management applications
• Citizen Development or Low Code/No Code initiatives

If you're an Applications Manager, IT Applications Lead, or Senior Applications Engineer ready to move into a broader leadership position, I'd be happy to tell you more.