Manufacturing ERP Solutions Leader

Ilocatum; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Software & Applications Manager to lead the development, integration, optimization, and ongoing support of enterprise business applications within a manufacturing environment.

This role manages a team of software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and IT staff to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, business performance, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–15 years of experience in software development, enterprise applications, or application management.
• Minimum 3 years of IT or software development management experience leading teams of five or more.
• Software development experience with .NET, JavaScript, or comparable programming languages.
• Experience managing ERP applications, preferably JD Edwards.
• Experience leading software development using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience implementing and maintaining secure software development practices.
• Experience collaborating with data science teams on analytics, data engineering, automation, and related initiatives.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, establish priorities, and deliver solutions that support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and technical architects.
• Oversee the development, enhancement, integration, and support of custom software, .NET applications, ERP systems, and other enterprise business applications.
• Establish team objectives, performance expectations, professional development plans, and succession strategies.
• Manage departmental budgets, external development resources, and technology investments.
• Promote a collaborative, customer-focused culture emphasizing accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee JD Edwards ERP applications, custom software solutions, system integrations, and related business applications.
• Partner with manufacturing and business leaders to understand operational processes, identify improvement opportunities, and translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Develop application roadmaps and prioritize enhancements based on business value, operational needs, and strategic objectives.
• Guide software architecture, application modernization, system integration, and technology selection.
• Collaborate with data science teams on data accessibility, analytics, machine learning, and operational automation initiatives.
• Direct software development and implementation activities using Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Provide technical direction to development teams on complex programming, integration, and application challenges.
• Oversee software development lifecycle practices, including design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and change management.
• Advance automated testing, DevOps practices, and CI/CD capabilities.
• Coordinate external vendors and development partners to ensure quality, cost, and schedule expectations are achieved.
• Collaborate with business and technology leadership to align software capabilities with manufacturing and enterprise objectives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, OKRs, and software development performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and business value.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into application performance, project progress, and support activities.
• Communicate project priorities, risks, timelines, and investment recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve system reliability, and increase operational efficiency through technology.
• Oversee ongoing application maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancements, and user support.
• Establish reliable support processes for business-critical applications, including after-hours support coverage as needed.
• Ensure secure software development practices, including code reviews, application testing, and compliance with established security requirements.
• Partner with IT Security and infrastructure teams to maintain reliable, secure, and integrated business systems.
• Improve system reliability through automation, proactive monitoring, and structured problem resolution.
• Support user training and technology adoption to maximize application capabilities and business benefits.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

ERP systems

.NET

JavaScript

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Security best practices

Data collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Software Engineering / CS

Tools

JD Edwards

Jenkins

CI/CD

DevOps tooling

Job description

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Software & Applications Manager to lead the development, integration, optimization, and ongoing support of enterprise business applications within a manufacturing environment.

This role manages a team of software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and IT staff to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, business performance, and user experience.