Quanex is looking for an Applications Development Manager to join our team located in Cambridge, OH.
The Applications Development Manager is responsible for the operational support, stability, and continuous improvement of the company's existing ERP and business application landscape. A key part of the role is ensuring effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support, with the manager expected to be hands-on in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues as well as leading the support team. The role also provides analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement, ensuring systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness/Fitness Resources
- Training/Development
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What’s attractive about the Applications Development Manager position?
- Opportunity to lead the support, stability, and continuous improvement of enterprise ERP and business applications.
- High-impact role balancing operational excellence, strategic planning, and technology innovation.
- Direct influence on application roadmaps, process improvements, and business outcomes across the organization.
- Lead and develop a team of analysts, developers, and application support professionals.
- Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions.
- Hands-on leadership role where technical expertise and problem-solving drive organizational success.
What Success Looks Like:
- Ensure reliable day-to-day operation and support of ERP and business applications through effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support.
- Serve as the senior escalation point for complex application, integration, configuration, and business process issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging incident trends, system performance metrics, and root cause analysis.
- Successfully manage application upgrades, integrations, deployments, maintenance activities, and disaster recovery testing.
- Deliver strong service performance by meeting SLA commitments and reducing recurring incidents and support backlogs.
- Build a high-performing, collaborative team focused on accountability, responsiveness, and knowledge sharing.
- Partner effectively with business and IT leadership to align application strategy with organizational priorities.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience supporting and developing ERP and business applications within complex operational environments.
- Proven experience leading or providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line application support, including troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis.
- Strong hands-on technical expertise with ERP systems, business applications, integrations, and operational support processes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing analysts, developers, support professionals, and contractors.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with ITSM practices including incident, problem, change, and SLA management; ServiceNow experience preferred.
- Experience supporting SOX, GCC, audit, and compliance requirements preferred.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
The salary range for this position is $135-$165K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Master's degree
- 8+ years of experience supporting and developing ERP and business applications in complex operational environments
- Experience providing or leading first-, second-, and third-line application support
- Experience with troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis
- Hands-on technical expertise with ERP systems, business applications, integrations, and operational support processes
- Leadership experience managing analysts, developers, support professionals, and contractors
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with ITSM practices, including incident, problem, change, and SLA management
- ServiceNow experience
- Experience supporting SOX, GCC, audit, and compliance requirements
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Ability to travel up to 25%
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What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
