Senior Enterprise Apps Leader — JD Edwards & .NET

Food Management Search, Inc.; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will manage a team of software developers, analysts, and product owners to deliver value across IT and OT initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, ERP and JD Edwards familiarity, and a strategic mindset to align technology with business goals, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, software engineering, CS 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 languages.
• Experience managing ERP applications, preferably JD Edwards.
• Experience leading software development using Agile methodologies.
• Experience implementing secure software development practices.
• Experience collaborating with data science teams on analytics, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers, business systems analysts, product owners, and technical architects.
• Oversee development, enhancement, integration, and support of custom software, .NET apps, ERP systems, and other enterprise apps.
• 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 processes and translate requirements into tech solutions.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritize enhancements based on business value and needs.
• Guide software architecture, modernization, integration, and technology selection.
• Collaborate with data science teams on data accessibility, analytics, and automation initiatives.
• Direct software development and implementation using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Provide technical direction on complex programming, integration, and challenges.
• Oversee SDLC practices, testing, implementation, documentation, and change management.
• Advance automated testing, DevOps, and CI/CD capabilities.
• Coordinate external vendors to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate with leadership to align software with manufacturing objectives and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

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

You will manage a team of software developers, analysts, and product owners to deliver value across IT and OT initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, ERP and JD Edwards familiarity, and a strategic mindset to align technology with business goals, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven