Mgr Applications
Medline Industries, LP
Summary
The Application Manager will be responsible for the organization's portfolio of business applications across various departments. This will include development, implementation, upgrades, daily management, and maintenance. Stakeholder management, application availability, system and people performance will be part of the critical responsibilities.
Job description
Job Summary
The Application Manager will be responsible for the organization's portfolio of business applications across various departments. This will include development, implementation, upgrades, daily management, and maintenance. Stakeholder management, application availability, system and people performance will be part of the critical responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to a team of professionals responsible for managing applications
- Set clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for the team
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, enabling their professional growth
- Oversee the planning, deployment, development, configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance of business applications
- Establish and enforce application governance practices, including change management, release management, and documentation
- Monitor application performance, availability, and scalability, taking proactive measures to optimize performance and minimize downtime
- Manage relationships with application vendors, including contract negotiations, service level agreements, and performance evaluations
- Act as a liaison between IT and other business units, facilitating effective communication and understanding
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their application needs and align IT strategies with business objectives
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing applications or introduce new technologies to drive business efficiency and innovation
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in application management
- Collaborate with the IT leadership team to define and execute the IT roadmap, aligning it with business objectives
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging innovative ideas and process enhancements
Minimum Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Certification / Licensure: None required.
Work Experience: At least 4 years in a leadership/supervisory role, must have experience leading technical/functional teams.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Performed leadership roles in 1 or more technology projects
- General knowledge of in-scope technology domain
- Knowledge of Industry best practices pertaining to technology design and management
- Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Some domestic and international travel may be required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- At least 4 years in a leadership/supervisory role
- Experience leading technical/functional teams
- Performed leadership roles in 1 or more technology projects
- General knowledge of in-scope technology domain
- Knowledge of industry best practices pertaining to technology design and management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Some domestic and international travel may be required
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education & Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Service Corp
Company overview
Medline Industries, LP is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the United States. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company serves all points of care including hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care agencies, and retailers. With over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions, Medline operates in more than 125 countries and territories worldwide. The company employs approximately 35,000-43,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $21 billion. Medline's comprehensive portfolio includes medical devices, surgical supplies, wound care products, protective apparel, durable medical equipment, and sterilization solutions. The company combines manufacturing expertise with extensive distribution capabilities through its network of over 50 distribution centers across North America, providing integrated supply chain solutions that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.