Lead Analyst, Functional Applications

VB Spine, LLC; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VB Spine, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to lead the lifecycle of the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and HR, focusing on SaaS solutions. You will evaluate, select, and implement new applications, rationalize the portfolio, and drive value through improved usability and cost control.

You will partner with IT and vendors on integrations, manage SDLC, and ensure governance, documentation, and regular health reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or related disciplines are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in business applications, IT business analytics, or related role.
• Experience operating in regulated environments (medical device or life sciences strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading technology transformations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and HR (primarily SaaS apps).
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, including requirements gathering, vendor assessment, and solution design.
• Define and execute application rationalization strategies to reduce complexity and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio to enhance usability, performance, and business value.
• Lead decommissioning of legacy applications, including data migration and user communications.
• Partner with IT and vendors on integrations (APIs, data integrations, SSO, etc.).
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution across teams.
• Own application configuration, user administration, and governance across platforms.
• Manage SDLC processes for applications including build/configuration, testing, deployment, enhancement, release management, and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing stability of integrations and system enhancements.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Business acumen

Strategic consulting

M&A experience

Regulated environments experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field

ITIL and PMP certifications

Tools

SSO integrations

REST APIs

Data governance tooling

Job description

What You’ll Do:

Application Lifecycle Management

• Maintain and evolve the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources (primarily SaaS applications)
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, including requirements gathering, vendor assessment, and solution design
• Define and execute application rationalization strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate, retire, or replace redundant or outdated systems to reduce complexity and cost
• Drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio to enhance usability, performance, and business value
• Lead structured decommissioning of legacy applications, including data migration, user communications, and documentation

Integration & Technical Support

• Partner with IT and vendors on integrations (APIs, data integrations, SSO, etc.)
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution across technical and business teams
• Support data governance and ensure consistency, integrity, and alignment across integrated systems
• Own application configuration, user administration, and governance across platforms
• Manage applications through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including build/configuration, testing, deployment, enhancement, release management, and ongoing optimization
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing stability of integrations and system enhancements

Vendor & Contract Management

• Own vendor relationships for assigned applications: renewals, escalations, roadmaps, and SLA accountability
• Negotiate contracts and licensing terms in partnership with IT leadership and Legal teams
• Proactively surface cost optimization and consolidation opportunities, especially in preparation for contract renewals
• Evaluate make vs buy decisions and build recommendations for leadership

Stakeholder Enablement & Governance

• Serve as the primary liaison between business functional owners, IT, and vendors; translate business needs into application requirements
• Develop and maintain application documentation and training materials
• Establish and adhere to governance processes for application requests, change management, and application access
• Produce regular reporting on application health, utilization, spend, and lifecycle status for IT and business leadership
• Build a strong relationship across the various functions that you will serve; you are a strategic consultant and advisor for the business when it comes to their technology needs

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field
• Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or related disciplines are strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years dof experience in business applications, IT business analytics, or related role
• Experience operating in regulated environments (medical device or life sciences strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading technology transformations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience managing end-to-end SaaS application implementations
• Familiarity with enterprise integrations: SSO, REST APIs, data mapping, webhook-based trigers

Physical & mental requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Occasional travel to company site and vendor locations may be required.

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine,you’llget the training, mentorship, and support you need to builda strong foundationin the medical sales field.You’llwork alongside a high-performing team, gain valuableoperating roomexperience, and take your first step toward a rewarding and meaningful career.

Compensation:

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like territory requirements, qualifications, and performancetaken into account. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000 – $125,000 annually, withpotential forbonuses and incentivesplusbenefits.

VB Spine reserves the right to offer compensation outside of this listed range. Final compensation isdeterminedon a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company