Manager Enterprise-Wide Applications 2

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Exceptional learning opportunities

9/80 work schedule

401k matching and healthcare benefits

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in talent sourcing, is seeking a Manager Enterprise-Wide Applications 2 to oversee strategy and governance of core enterprise applications across key business areas. Remote role for US-based candidates.

You will lead a team of administrators and developers, align technology with business goals, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive change management for major initiatives. This position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders in business development and sustainability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 6+ years, or 12+ years without a degree.
• Proven experience leading enterprise applications across multiple business units.
• Strong PM skills and ability to deliver enterprise software projects.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and governance for core enterprise applications program across key business areas.
• Translate objectives into scalable application strategy and ensure adoption.
• Lead administrators and developers, providing direction and mentorship.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and statements of work for the program.
• Drive training and change management to promote effective use of applications.

Skills

Enterprise application leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Remote team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years

Master’s degree with 6+ years

12+ years relevant experience without degree

Tools

PM software

Governance frameworks

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager Enterprise-Wide Applications 2 to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will oversee enterprise application strategy and governance across key business areas, with a strong focus on aligning technology solutions to business objectives. The manager will lead cross-functional stakeholders, guide a team of administrators and developers, and ensure application delivery supports scalability, adoption, and operational effectiveness. This position also plays a central role in budgeting, forecasting, training, and change management for major enterprise initiatives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $133,200 – $199,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and governance for a core enterprise applications program supporting key business areas
• Translate business objectives into a scalable, user-focused application strategy
• Lead a team of administrators and developers, providing direction and mentorship
• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders in business development and environmental sustainability
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and statements of work for the program
• Lead major projects involving application configuration and enhancements
• Drive training and change management initiatives to promote effective application use

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree
• Proven experience leading enterprise or multi-sector applications across various business units
• Strong project management skills, particularly in software or enterprise application delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading training sessions or communities of practice related to technology
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead remote teams and stakeholders

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a friendly team environment
• Exceptional learning opportunities with exposure to diverse projects
• 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance
• Great 401k matching program and comprehensive healthcare benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.