Enterprise Applications Manager — Lead & Modernize

Zel Technologies LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and insurance

401k with company match

Performance bonuses

Educational assistance and training

Job summary

Zel Technologies is seeking an experienced Applications Programming Manager in Virginia Beach to lead development, support, and optimization of enterprise applications that power municipal operations. You will supervise application teams, coordinate cross‑departmental projects, and align systems with citywide strategic goals.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering secure, reliable software in a complex public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; OR 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in application development, application support, or enterprise systems management.
• 2+ years of supervisory or project management experience.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integration, and software development practices.
• Experience managing technical teams and coordinating cross‑departmental projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise application developers, analysts, and support staff responsible for enterprise applications.
• Manage workload distribution, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Foster a collaborative, customer‑focused culture within the applications support team.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of application enhancements, integrations, and customizations.
• Ensure timely resolution of application issues, service requests, and escalations.
• Maintain application lifecycle management practices, including version control, documentation, and release planning.
• Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and security standards.
• Lead application‑related projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate with city departments to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service‑level expectations for application platforms and tools.
• Contribute to long‑term application strategy, modernization planning, and technology roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance user experience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support citywide innovation.
• Ensure applications comply with city policies, cybersecurity standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Support data governance practices, including data integrity, access controls, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, risks, and system hardening needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Application architecture

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher / 10+ years experience

Job description

Zel Technologies is seeking an experienced Applications Programming Manager in Virginia Beach to lead development, support, and optimization of enterprise applications that power municipal operations. You will supervise application teams, coordinate cross‑departmental projects, and align systems with citywide strategic goals.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering secure, reliable software in a complex public-sector environment.