IT Applications Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to own, architect, and evolve the organization’s enterprise application landscape. This role blends hands-on technical depth with strategic leadership, covering ERP platforms, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, system integrations, AI-driven automation, and custom application development.

The ideal candidate has grown from a strong engineering background into an applications leadership role, capable of designing solutions, reviewing code, challenging vendors, and translating business needs into scalable, secure systems.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Applications & ERP

• Own and manage enterprise platforms including SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Epicor, and internally developed applications.
• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Drive SAP BTP adoption for extensions, integrations, and automation.

Architecture, Integrations & Development

• Design, implement and govern application architecture, integrations, and API strategies across cloud and on-prem systems.
• Develop, deploy and maintain custom enterprise solutions using .NET, Python, Angular, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android).
• Ensure scalable, maintainable, and secure integration patterns using REST/OData and event-driven approaches.

Cloud, Infrastructure & DevOps

• Lead migration and optimization of workloads to cloud AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) and Azure.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and modern DevOps practices.
• Balance cloud and on-prem infrastructure for performance, cost, and compliance.

AI, Automation & Innovation

• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions including virtual agents, workflow automation, and RPA.
• Deliver measurable business outcomes such as cost reduction, efficiency gains, and improved customer experience.
• Evaluate emerging AI and automation tools for enterprise use.

Security & Compliance

• Enforce application security standards aligned with OWASP Top 10 and VAPT findings.
• Collaborate with security teams to harden applications and ensure compliance.
• Fix and mitigate the security findings in web and mobile applications

Leadership, Vendors & Governance

• Lead and mentor internal teams and external consultants across functional and technical domains.
• Manage vendors and system integrators, including RFPs, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Own application budgets, resource planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Act as a trusted technology advisor to Head of Enterprise Applications.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise application development and management.
• Proven experience managing ERP ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, or equivalent).
• Strong background in software engineering with hands-on experience in Java, .NET, and Python.
• Solid experience with system integrations, APIs, and middleware platforms.
• Practical experience with AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering AI or automation initiatives with tangible business impact.
• Experience leading teams and managing third-party vendors.
• Knowledge of On Prem Infrastructure from Applications Perspective (VMs, Certificates, Loading Balancing, High Availablity etc)
  Strong understanding of application security and enterprise governance.