IT Application Manager

IT Application Manager

09 Jun 2024
California, Livingston, 95334 Livingston USA

IT Application Manager

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Pay Range: $146,000 to $173,000 per yearWhat You Will Do:The IT Application Manager will plan, organize, direct, improve and control all activities associated with the Assigned Systems (Non-SAP and SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This includes statistical forecasting, Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP) applications as well as other Supply Chain Systems).  Additionally, will be responsible for successfully meeting IT customer requirements through the effective planning and managing of the applications systems that support Assigned Functions.Essential Job Functions:Manage the activities relative to the Assigned Functions:Understand the strategic and functional business requirements of assigned business functional area(s).  Develop plans to deliver systems and services to meet business needs.  Coordinate the overall planning, execution and development and support activities of Assigned Application Systems.  Evaluate client requests from a long-term perspective, resolving conflicting user demands and work with Sr. IT Management to implement solutions which will benefit the entire company.  Develop business cases and ROI analysis for proposed application solutions.  Function as a business consultant for Assigned Functions.  Establish commitments with clients and deliver on these commitments.  Ensure all work is performed in accordance with established IT and Business Systems policies, methodologies and procedures.Manage the development of new systems and technology applications that support business operations and are consistent with strategic direction of the Assigned Functions, utilizing technology to create a competitive advantage.  Ensure that systems are implemented on time, are technically efficient, conform to standards and meet client expectations.  Ensure the Foster Farms systems development methodology is consistently and effectively applied on all projects.  Insure that assigned staff is trained and fully able to utilize the methodology on all projects.  Ensure that all systems are fully tested prior to their release into production.  Recommend enhancements to corporate systems development and documentation standards, providing coaching to staff on their use.Manage the activities that provide for the day-to-day baseline support of existing Assigned Application Systems.  Ensure production problems are monitored and resolved to achieve high client satisfaction through system reliability/availability.  Ensure that problem fixes and system enhancements are consistent with long-term department and application directions and architecture.  Balance workload of assigned team between new systems development and maintenance/enhancement.Roles and Responsibilities:Provides baseline support/maintenance activities, functional enhancement activities and development and implementation of new application solutions/systems and/or technologies.Provide timely, accurate resolution of application system issues resulting in the high availability of assigned application system(s).Navigate ambiguity and make decisions and recommend to Sr IT Management related to setting priorities of staff assignments, staff development, business system software release upgrade timing, business systems’ enhancements and new business systems projects. Work with and manage all levels of IT staff and coordinate internal users to provide application systems support. Additionally, interact with company management, external IT suppliers, IT professional organizations, and IT standards organizations in the management of organizational activities.Independently direct the efforts concerning application system’s errors or other critical production system issues and coordinate resolution with internal and/or vendor technical staff as necessary to affect quick repair. Act in an advisory capacity to company management concerning Assigned Application Systems. Recommend organizational structure changes to improve the service level, efficiency and effectiveness of Assigned Functions.Develop and maintain a leadership role within IT and assigned business function(s) contributing to IT and corporate goals as a team player.In conjunction with supervisor, participate in the development of annual capital and expense budgets for assigned function(s). Manage (plan, direct and measure) the work assignments of assigned staff.  Ensure detailed task plans and resource requirements are documented for all work and insure all work is completed accurately and timely. Perform all facets of personnel management; initiating personnel actions to hire, promote or terminate assigned staff members.  Recommend organizational structure changes to improve the service level, efficiency and effectiveness of assigned functions.Manage the planning, execution and support of Assigned Functions.  Work with supervisor to ensure plans are in accordance with overall corporate strategic plans.  Evaluate, design and implement cost effective solutions (hardware, software and services), ensuring that solutions are evaluated from a long-term perspective.Function as a technology advocate within Assigned Functions, recommending solutions before needs become critical. Communicate effectively and frequently with assigned Business Management of Assigned Functions, IT management, peers, subordinates, clients, vendors and other company management.  Develop rapport in interpersonal relationships through effective listening and communication skills. Develop and maintain a leadership role within IT and assigned business function(s) contributing to IT and corporate goals as a team player.Function in a leadership capacity in both Assigned Functions and the IT Department as a whole.  Actively pursue a personal program of formal and informal study to ensure an enhanced, progressive ongoing leadership role.In conjunction with supervisor, participate in the development of annual capital and expense budgets for assigned function(s).  Participate in the tracking of ongoing expenses for the assigned function(s).

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