Senior Enterprise Applications Lead (JD Edwards & IT Delivery)

Accounting Search; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks an experienced Software & Applications Manager to lead the development, integration, optimization, and support of enterprise business applications in a manufacturing setting.

You will manage a team spanning software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and technical resources to deliver technology solutions that boost operational efficiency and business performance.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of experience in software development, enterprise applications, or application management.
• Minimum 3 years of IT or software development management leading teams of five or more.
• Experience with .NET, JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
• Experience managing ERP applications, preferably JD Edwards.
• Experience leading Agile software development (Scrum or Kanban).
• Experience with secure software development practices and automation.
• Experience collaborating with data science teams on analytics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and architects.
• Oversee development, integration, and support of enterprise apps (ERP, .NET, other).
• Set objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Manage budgets, external resources, and technology investments.
• Drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer-focused culture.
• Coordinate with IT security and infrastructure for secure systems.
• Guide architecture, modernization, and technology selection.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritize enhancements based on value and need.
• Ensure agile project delivery with schedules, risks, and budgets.
• Advance CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

ERP management

JD Edwards

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Data analytics

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

.NET

JavaScript

Jenkins

CI/CD

DevOps tools

SQL

Job description

Accounting Search seeks an experienced Software & Applications Manager to lead the development, integration, optimization, and support of enterprise business applications in a manufacturing setting.

You will manage a team spanning software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and technical resources to deliver technology solutions that boost operational efficiency and business performance.