JDE Application Development manager

Sora Resource Group; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group seeks an Application Development Manager to lead the design, development, and support of critical business applications, including JD Edwards ERP. You will manage a team of developers, prioritize work, coach talents, and ensure IT solutions align with business goals and budgets.

The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement, overseeing the full lifecycle of applications, and maintaining fiscal accountability for development projects and tools, in a manufacturing or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive application development experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments preferred.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on with modern software architecture and development methodologies (Agile/Scrum) and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and support of business-critical applications, including JD Edwards ERP and other internal systems.
• Lead and coach a team of developers, set priorities, and coach talent to meet business goals.
• Ensure technology solutions align with business strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage the full application lifecycle, including budgeting and resource optimization.

Skills

JD Edwards

SQL

RPG

ERP Integrations

Leadership

Project Management

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Communication

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

The Application Development Manager oversees the design, development, and support of business-critical applications, including JD Edwards ERP and other internal systems. This leadership role is responsible for managing a team of developers, setting priorities, coaching talent, and ensuring technology solutions align with business goals. The manager drives continuous improvement, oversees the full application lifecycle, and maintains fiscal accountability for development projects and tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or World development environments (OMW, BSFN, UBE, etc.).
• Familiarity with SQL, RPG, or other relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Experience managing integrations between ERP and external systems.
• Comfortable with modern development tools and project tracking systems.
• Proven ability to lead and coach technical teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in aligning IT development with business strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets and optimizing resources within IT or application teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Hands on experience with modern software architecture, development methodologies (Agile/Scrum), and DevOps practices.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or manufacturing management platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in application development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment strongly preferred.