Manager, Enterprise Applications

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Salary: $125-135k

Work arrangement: Hybrid with three days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday) in our corporate office, Waitsfield, VT.

The Manager of Enterprise Applications is a people‑centered technology leader responsible for shaping the vision, culture, and performance of the enterprise applications team. The role oversees implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise software systems, including home‑grown, off‑the‑shelf and SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate has strong vendor management skills, hands‑on technical expertise, and a willingness to explore emerging technologies such as AI and automation tools.

It is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and technical execution to ensure our enterprise applications align with business objectives while driving efficiency and innovation.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Thinking and Enterprise System Leadership

• Develop and execute a vision for enterprise applications in alignment with the overall company strategic plan.
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance through system enhancements, automation, and process refinement.
• Keep up‑to‑date with enterprise trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to support business growth.

• Lead system application projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and post go‑live support.
• Manage the maintenance and support of the company’s legacy applications while working with functional leaders to modernize for the future.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to understand business requirements and translate them into system functionality.
• Manage system integrations across enterprise platforms.
• Ensure system stability and compliance with relevant regulations and security standards.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high‑quality services.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and procedures, including data security and privacy.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness by staying current with IT trends and best practices.

Team Leadership

Manage and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.

• Lead, recruit, retain, and mentor talent within the development team.
• Create a collaborative and accountable culture focused on delivering results and business value.

• Proactive, strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate technical concepts to business users.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead change.
• Trusted advisor who can influence stakeholders and manage vendor relationships.

What we are seeking

• BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with IBMi and RPG programming.
• Experience supporting analytics reporting; business intelligence platforms are a plus.
• Experience with EDI, Order Management, Inventory Management, WMS, and MES systems.
• Strong understanding of business processes in finance, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate technical concepts to business users.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead change.
• Trusted advisor who can influence stakeholders and manage vendor relationships.

Employee growth support includes promotion from within, training, and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and a 401(k) with company match.

Agri‑Mark is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime‑victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV‑related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law. Agri‑Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.