Manager of Enterprise Applications and Data Services

Relapath is currently searching for a Manager of Enterprise Applications and Data Services for a direct hire role with our client in Traverse City, MI. This is a full time position with benefits and is 100% onsite in Traverse City working with the team. 

This position leads enterprise application support, system integrations, and data services to ensure critical business systems are stable, connected, and aligned with organizational priorities.

This role builds and leads a high-performing team supporting 40+ applications while advancing integration, automation, and data capabilities. A key focus is developing strong, consultative partnerships with business teams to prioritize work, improve system utilization, and deliver measurable business value.
This leader brings structure and discipline to intake, prioritization, and delivery, ensuring the organization focuses on the highest-impact work rather than reactive demand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Leadership & Team Development
· Lead, coach, and develop a team supporting applications, integrations, and data services
· Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability
· Build technical and business capabilities across the team
· Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and partnership
2. Application, Integration & Data Leadership
· Ensure stability, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications
· Lead integration and automation across systems (APIs, data movement, workflows)
· Improve connectivity between systems to reduce manual work and increase efficiency
· Oversee data pipelines and data quality to support reporting and analytics
· Manage key vendor platforms and relationships
3. Prioritization & Execution
· Own intake and prioritization of application, integration and data work
· Align team efforts to business value, risk, and operational impact
· Make trade-off decisions to ensure focus on the highest-value initiatives
· Balance production support with forward-looking improvements
4. Operations, Risk & Governance
· Ensure systems are secure, compliant and well-controlled
· Support audits and maintain appropriate documentation and controls
· Establish support models based on system criticality

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
4+ years in IT, with leadership experience in application support, integrations, or data
Proven ability to build and develop technical teams
Strong communication and business partnership skills
Financial services experience helpful, not required

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
Ability to prioritize based on value, risk, and impact
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent communication and executive presence
Ability to influence the organization without direct authority
Analytical mindset focused on outcomes and continuous improvement
Expected Outcomes: High availability and reliability of enterprise systems
Reduction in manual processes through improved integrations and automation
Improved data quality and reporting effectiveness
Consistent delivery of high-value enhancements and integrations
Strong, trusted relationships with business partners
Growth and capability of the team