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.
