The Manager of Enterprise Applications is essential to the organization's success, managing the deployment, support, and optimization of third-party applications across multiple departments. This position ensures that application development complies with the corporate software lifecycle framework and meets quality control standards. The manager also offers strategic guidance on software development initiatives to capitalize on emerging technologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Manages and Directs work of functional team, including hiring, corrective action, performance appraisals and pay review, budget and processes.
•Ability to lead and motivate a large team, manage performance, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment in accordance to Wurth basic principles.
•Implement training programs to ensure staff are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge, including new employee onboarding.
•Manage workforce planning, staffing, and labor relations to meet operational requirements.
•Responsible for all attendance issues and preparing work schedules within the Applications Management Department.
•Development and planning of new application systems and maintenance and enhancement of existing systems through the following: partnering with the business for proposal evaluations, following corporate Project Management Standards, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Systems Analysis, Design Programming, Implementation, and Support.
•Ensures development of systems are within scope, budget, schedules, and resource commitments. Ensures Systems Development Life Cycle and Quality Control process are followed.
•Keeps informed on recent developments in technology and proactively makes recommendations.
•Manages the development and periodic review of application architecture.
•Demonstrates sound communication and proactive communication so that others understand the status of projects, help desk requests, etc.
•Manages On Call rotation. Manages the database development and maintenance of applications that are supported by the team (data standards, collection, etc.).
•Manages tools to support applications development. Evaluates Help Desk issues.
•Recommends applications for changes, redesign, and replacement. Assures timely responses to issues.
•Perform all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES
•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.
•5 - 7 years of work experience in software management.
•3 – 5 years of management experience
•Recommended Skills: C#.net , Visual Studio, SharePoint, TFS, SQL Server and Multiple Design Techniques (Object Oriented, etc.). Experience with Various Development Techniques (Waterfall, Scrum, Agile etc.). Experience with Quality Control Processes and Project Management.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
•Knowledge of coding languages and systems.
•Ability to learn new technologies.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Why Würth:
- Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
- Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
- Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
- 10 paid holidays
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1
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We are part of the Würth Group of companies, the largest of its kind with over $13 billion in sales and 80,000 employees worldwide! All over the world, more than three million customers trust in the products and service of Würth. Competence, quality and closeness to the customer are the foundation of our business. Wurth USA Inc. was founded in 1969 in Monsey, New York as WURTH Fastener Corporation, with only 1 internal employee and 2 sales representatives. Today, our sales force is 300 strong with 80 internal employees, each committed to our continued growth through the success of our customers. Our distribution network provides national coverage from three locations in NJ, FL, and NV. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt at a 99% fill rate. Our commitment to customers is demonstrated through first class service and the highest quality product available to the market. We do this through: • Listening to our customers and partners and committing ourselves to continuous improvements that result in higher levels of client satisfaction. • Providing employees with the most comprehensive training programs within our industry • Helping customers become more efficient and profitable • Empowering our employees to continually find new methods in running our business better • Maintaining and increasing a responsible commitment to environmental and regulatory guidelines
