IT Corporate Applications Manager (Sioux City)

Kforce has a client in need of an IT Corporate Applications Manager. This role is hybrid in Sioux City, IA. Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation, enhancement, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise business applications, with a strong focus on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms and packaged software solutions
• Oversee the full application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution evaluation, implementation, configuration, testing, deployment, upgrades, maintenance, and support
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into scalable application solutions
• Lead application implementation projects involving COTS products, third-party platforms, vendor-supported systems, and internally integrated solutions
• Evaluate existing business applications and processes to identify opportunities for system improvements, modernization, automation, and increased efficiency
• Manage application integrations and dependencies across the broader enterprise technology environment
• Provide technical and functional leadership to application development and support teams, including mentoring, prioritizing work, and allocating resources
• Establish project priorities and coordinate multiple application initiatives based on business objectives, technical requirements, and available resources
• Develop and maintain system requirements, functional specifications, testing plans, implementation documentation, support procedures, and training materials
• Lead system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure applications meet business, performance, integration, and quality requirements
• Manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners, including product evaluations, implementations, upgrades, technical support, and issue escalation
• Coordinate internal and external resources throughout application implementations and major system changes
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 7-10 years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing enterprise business applications and application systems
• Strong experience implementing and supporting COTS applications, packaged software, and third-party enterprise platforms
• Demonstrated experience managing the complete application implementation lifecycle, from requirements and solution evaluation through deployment and ongoing support
• Experience working directly with software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party technical resources
• Experience leading technical teams and providing direction, mentoring, and professional development
• Experience partnering with stakeholders across multiple business functions; Exposure to Finance applications or processes is beneficial
• Strong understanding of business application architecture, systems integration, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and application lifecycle management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple application implementations and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technology solutions
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining hands-on oversight of application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and support activities