Software Application Manager

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Position Summary

The Software Application Manager is responsible for the strategy, development, implementation, and ongoing support of business applications that enable operational excellence across a multi-site manufacturing organization. This role leads a small internal development team and oversees the lifecycle of internally developed and third-party business applications.

The position focuses on application delivery, systems optimization, integration, and business alignment. This role does not have responsibility for ERP, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, or hardware systems.

Compensation: $120,000 - $132,000, the actual salary the successful candidate is offered will be dependent on several factors related to the specified position.

Vacancy status: this is an open vacancy within Swegon North America that is based in Ajax, ON.

Key Responsibilities

Application Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute the application roadmap aligned with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership to identify automation and system improvement opportunities.

• Establish application governance standards, documentation protocols, and development best practices.

• Manage the application portfolio, ensuring scalability, reliability, and business continuity.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of four developers.

• Assign and prioritize development workload based on business impact and capacity.

• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and skills development planning.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, documentation, and code quality.

Application Development & Support

• Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.

• Review code and architectural decisions to ensure scalability and maintainability.

• Ensure proper change management, version control, and testing processes are followed.

• Support troubleshooting and resolution of application-related issues.

• Manage system integrations between CPQ, CRM, Order Entry, E-Com, ERP, MES, BI tools, and other operational systems.

• Partner with Operations to optimize the manufacturing application functionality.

• Support reporting, dashboards, and data integrity across financial and operational systems.

• Oversee customizations, extensions, and integration layers.

• Evaluate third-party application vendors and coordinate implementations when required.

• Partner with Group IT on global applications and digital initiatives

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage multiple concurrent application projects.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

• Provide regular status reporting to VP of Finance & IT.

• Manage external consultants or contract developers when needed.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Data & Reporting Enablement

• Support data integration and reporting solutions for operational and financial decision-making.

• Collaborate with Finance leadership on business intelligence initiatives.

• Ensure data accuracy and system integrity within supported applications.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 7+ years of application development experience.

• 3+ years in a leadership or team management role.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting multiple systems and system integrations.

• Technical Skills

• Full-stack development knowledge (web, database, API integration).

• Experience with SQL databases.

• Familiarity with ERP platforms common in manufacturing.

• Understanding of SDLC, DevOps practices, and version control.

• Experience with reporting/BI tools preferred.

• Leadership & Business Skills

• Strong business acumen, particularly in manufacturing and finance processes.

• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

• Strong project management and prioritization skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Excellent communication skills across functional departments.

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Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team.

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