JDE Application Development manager

Software Placement Group, SPG; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is seeking an Application Development Manager in Lawrence, MA to lead the design, development, and support of critical business apps including JD Edwards ERP. You will manage a developers team, set priorities, coach talent, and ensure IT solutions align with business goals.

Responsible for budget and resources across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and fiscal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in application development.
• 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or World environments.
• Experience managing ERP integrations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, and support of business-critical applications including JD Edwards ERP.
• Lead, manage, and coach a team of developers and set priorities.
• Ensure technology solutions align with business goals and strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement across the application lifecycle.
• Maintain fiscal accountability for development projects and tools.
• Manage integrations between ERP and external systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders.
• Handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Project prioritization

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Enterprise systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

SQL

RPG

DevOps practices

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Location: Lawrence, MA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking an Application Development Manager to lead the design, development, and support of business-critical applications, including JD Edwards ERP and other internal systems. This leadership role will manage a team of developers, set priorities, coach talent, and ensure technology solutions align with business goals, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining fiscal accountability across the application lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Oversee the design, development, and support of business-critical applications, including JD Edwards ERP and other internal systems
• Lead, manage, and coach a team of developers, setting priorities and fostering growth
• Ensure technology solutions align with business goals and strategy
• Drive continuous improvement across the application lifecycle
• Maintain fiscal accountability for development projects and tools, including budget management and resource optimization
• Manage integrations between ERP and external systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Required qualifications

• 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
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment strongly preferred

Why this role

This is a leadership opportunity to shape business-critical technology systems, guide a team of developers, and directly influence how IT development aligns with broader business strategy and outcomes.