Applications Development Manager
Quanex · Cambridge, OH · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$165k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings using for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: Quanex is looking for an Applications Development Manager to join our team located in Cambridge, OH. The Applications Development Manager is responsible for the operational support, stability, and continuous improvement of the company's existing ERP and business application landscape. A key part of the role is ensuring effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support, with the manager expected to be hands-on in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues as well as leading the support team. The role also provides analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement, ensuring systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities.
- "We Offer You!" list: Competitive Salary, 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Bonus Potential, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
- "What’s attractive about the Applications Development Manager position?" bullet points (list).
- "What Success Looks Like" bullet points (list).
- "What You Bring" bullet points (list) includes qualifications, experience, skills.
- "About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger" paragraph.
- Salary range: The salary range for this position is $135-$165K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
We need to map to sections.
We have:
- About the role: could be the intro paragraph describing responsibilities? Might be "About the role" or "Responsibilities". The posting includes responsibilities in intro and "What Success Looks Like". Could combine.
- Responsibilities: maybe the list of duties: operational support, stability, continuous improvement, 1st/2nd/3rd line support, hands-on troubleshooting, leading support team, analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, future improvement, ensuring reliability, aligning with business priorities. Also "What Success Looks Like" items: ensure reliable day-to-day operation, senior escalation point, drive continuous improvement, manage upgrades/integrations/deployments/maintenance/disaster recovery testing, deliver strong service performance meeting SLA, reduce recurring incidents/backlogs, build high-performing team, partner with business/IT leadership.
- Requirements/Qualifications: "What You Bring" includes Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, 8+ years experience, proven experience leading/providing 1st/2nd/3rd line support, strong hands-on technical expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, strong analytical/problem-solving/communication/stakeholder management skills, experience with ITSM practices, ServiceNow preferred, experience supporting SOX, GCC, audit, compliance preferred, PMP or equivalent preferred, ability to travel up to 25%.
- Skills: maybe technical expertise list: ERP systems, business applications, integrations, operational support processes, ITSM, ServiceNow, etc. Could be part of Requirements.
- Benefits: list from "We Offer You!" includes Competitive Salary (but salary separate), 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Bonus Potential, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People.
- Pay: salary range $135-$165K with potential annual bonus.
- Schedule: "Various Work Schedules" mentioned under benefits; could be schedule section.
We need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce sections as needed.
Potential sections:
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for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: Quanex is looking for an Applications Development Manager to join our team located in Cambridge, OH. The Applications Development Manager is responsible for the operational support, stability, and continuous improvement of the company's existing ERP and business application landscape. A key part of the role is ensuring effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support, with the manager expected to be hands-on in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues as well as leading the support team. The role also provides analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement, ensuring systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities.
- "We Offer You!" list: Competitive Salary, 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Bonus Potential, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
- "What’s attractive about the Applications Development Manager position?" bullet points (list).
- "What Success Looks Like" bullet points (list).
- "What You Bring" bullet points (list) includes qualifications, experience, skills.
- "About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger" paragraph.
- Salary range: The salary range for this position is $135-$165K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
We need to map to sections.
We have:
- About the role: could be the intro paragraph describing responsibilities? Might be "About the role" or "Responsibilities". The posting includes responsibilities in intro and "What Success Looks Like". Could combine.
- Responsibilities: maybe the list of duties: operational support, stability, continuous improvement, 1st/2nd/3rd line support, hands-on troubleshooting, leading support team, analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, future improvement, ensuring reliability, aligning with business priorities. Also "What Success Looks Like" items: ensure reliable day-to-day operation, senior escalation point, drive continuous improvement, manage upgrades/integrations/deployments/maintenance/disaster recovery testing, deliver strong service performance meeting SLA, reduce recurring incidents/backlogs, build high-performing team, partner with business/IT leadership.
- Requirements/Qualifications: "What You Bring" includes Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, 8+ years experience, proven experience leading/providing 1st/2nd/3rd line support, strong hands-on technical expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, strong analytical/problem-solving/communication/stakeholder management skills, experience with ITSM practices, ServiceNow preferred, experience supporting SOX, GCC, audit, compliance preferred, PMP or equivalent preferred, ability to travel up to 25%.
- Skills: maybe technical expertise list: ERP systems, business applications, integrations, operational support processes, ITSM, ServiceNow, etc. Could be part of Requirements.
- Benefits: list from "We Offer You!" includes Competitive Salary (but salary separate), 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Bonus Potential, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People.
- Pay: salary range $135-$165K with potential annual bonus.
- Schedule: "Various Work Schedules" mentioned under benefits; could be schedule section.
We need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce sections as needed.
Potential sections:
- About the role
with paragraph summarizing role purpose.
- Responsibilities
with - list of duties (maybe combine intro and success looks like).
-
Requirements
with - list of qualifications.
-
Benefits
with - list of benefits.
-
Pay
with salary range and bonus potential.
-
Schedule
with Various work schedules available.
We could also have
Skills
but maybe covered in Requirements.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details.
Intro paragraph: "Quanex is looking for an Applications Development Manager to join our team located in Cambridge, OH. The Applications Development Manager is responsible for the operational support, stability, and continuous improvement of the company's existing ERP and business application landscape. A key part of the role is ensuring effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support, with the manager expected to be hands-on in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues as well as leading the support team. The role also provides analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement, ensuring systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities."
We can put that as About the role.
Responsibilities: Could list:
- Ensure reliable day-to-day operation and support of ERP and business applications through effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support.
- Serve as the senior escalation point for complex application, integration, configuration, and business process issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging incident trends, system performance metrics, and root cause analysis.
- Successfully manage application upgrades, integrations, deployments, maintenance activities, and disaster recovery testing.
- Deliver strong service performance by meeting SLA commitments and reducing recurring incidents and support backlogs.
- Build a high-performing, collaborative team focused on accountability, responsiveness, and knowledge sharing.
- Partner effectively with business and IT leadership to align application strategy with organizational priorities.
- Provide analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement.
- Ensure systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities.
- Lead and develop a team of analysts, developers, and application support professionals.
- Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions.
- Hands-on leadership role where technical expertise and problem-solving drive organizational success.
But we must not duplicate. We'll combine unique items.
What’s attractive about the position list:
- Opportunity to lead the support, stability, and continuous improvement of enterprise ERP and business applications.
- High-impact role balancing operational excellence, strategic planning, and technology innovation.
- Direct influence on application roadmaps, process improvements, and business outcomes across the organization.
- Lead and develop a team of analysts, developers, and application support professionals.
- Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions.
- Hands-on leadership role where technical expertise and problem-solving drive organizational success.
These overlap with responsibilities; we can incorporate.
What Success Looks Like list (already captured).
What You Bring list:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience supporting and developing ERP and business applications within complex operational environments.
- Proven experience leading or providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line application support, including troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis.
- Strong hands-on technical expertise with ERP systems, business applications, integrations, and operational support processes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing analysts, developers, support professionals, and contractors.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with ITSM practices including incident, problem, change, and SLA management; ServiceNow experience preferred.
- Experience supporting SOX, GCC, audit, and compliance requirements preferred.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Benefits list:
- Competitive Salary (but we will treat salary separately)
- 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness/Fitness Resources
- Training/Development
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Dynamic Culture & People
Pay: salary range $135-$165K with potential to earn an annual bonus.
Schedule: Various Work Schedules (maybe under Benefits but we can also have Schedule section). Since we have a Schedule heading, we can put "Various work schedules available."
We must not create sections with filler. All sections have content.
We need to avoid repeating "Competitive Salary" in Benefits if we have Pay section. Could still include but maybe better to keep Benefits without salary. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine Benefits and Pay? But they ask to use headings for Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should have those sections if posting actually states them. It does state Competitive Salary, 401K Match..., Bonus Potential, etc. So we can have Benefits section listing all except salary and bonus? But bonus is also part of Benefits list. However Pay section includes salary range and bonus potential. So we could list bonus in Pay, not Benefits. But the Benefits list includes Bonus Potential as separate item. To avoid duplication, we could put Bonus Potential under Pay and not repeat in Benefits. However we must preserve ALL substantive information; not repeating is okay as long as we don't lose info. If we mention bonus in Pay, we still have that info. So we can omit Bonus Potential from Benefits.
Similarly, Competitive Salary is covered in Pay, so we can omit from Benefits.
Thus Benefits list: 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People.
Schedule: Various Work Schedules (maybe we already have that in Benefits; but we could still have Schedule section with that detail. To avoid duplication, we could keep Schedule section and remove from Benefits. But we need to preserve all info; we can mention Various Work Schedules under Schedule and not repeat in Benefits. However the Benefits list originally includes Various Work Schedules; we can move it to Schedule. That's fine.
Thus Benefits: 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People.
Schedule: Various Work Schedules.
Now we need to ensure we don't create thin sections. Benefits has many items, good.
Now craft HTML.
We'll start with About the role
...intro paragraph...
Then Responsibilities
- ... items...
Then Requirements
- ... items...
Then Benefits
- ... items...
Then Pay
The salary range for this position is $135‑$165K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
Then Schedule
Various work schedules are available.
We could also add About Quanex
but not in prescribed headings list; but we could include as "About the company" maybe not needed. The instructions only list those headings; we can add
Requirements
with- list of qualifications.
-
Benefits
with- list of benefits.
-
Pay
withsalary range and bonus potential. -
Schedule
withVarious work schedules available. We could also have
Skills
but maybe covered in Requirements. We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details. Intro paragraph: "Quanex is looking for an Applications Development Manager to join our team located in Cambridge, OH. The Applications Development Manager is responsible for the operational support, stability, and continuous improvement of the company's existing ERP and business application landscape. A key part of the role is ensuring effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support, with the manager expected to be hands-on in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues as well as leading the support team. The role also provides analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement, ensuring systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities." We can put that as About the role. Responsibilities: Could list: - Ensure reliable day-to-day operation and support of ERP and business applications through effective 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support. - Serve as the senior escalation point for complex application, integration, configuration, and business process issues. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging incident trends, system performance metrics, and root cause analysis. - Successfully manage application upgrades, integrations, deployments, maintenance activities, and disaster recovery testing. - Deliver strong service performance by meeting SLA commitments and reducing recurring incidents and support backlogs. - Build a high-performing, collaborative team focused on accountability, responsiveness, and knowledge sharing. - Partner effectively with business and IT leadership to align application strategy with organizational priorities. - Provide analytical and strategic leadership for application development, integrations, upgrades, and future improvement. - Ensure systems remain reliable, well supported, and aligned with business priorities. - Lead and develop a team of analysts, developers, and application support professionals. - Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions. - Hands-on leadership role where technical expertise and problem-solving drive organizational success. But we must not duplicate. We'll combine unique items. What’s attractive about the position list: - Opportunity to lead the support, stability, and continuous improvement of enterprise ERP and business applications. - High-impact role balancing operational excellence, strategic planning, and technology innovation. - Direct influence on application roadmaps, process improvements, and business outcomes across the organization. - Lead and develop a team of analysts, developers, and application support professionals. - Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions. - Hands-on leadership role where technical expertise and problem-solving drive organizational success. These overlap with responsibilities; we can incorporate. What Success Looks Like list (already captured). What You Bring list: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. - 8+ years of experience supporting and developing ERP and business applications within complex operational environments. - Proven experience leading or providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line application support, including troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis. - Strong hands-on technical expertise with ERP systems, business applications, integrations, and operational support processes. - Demonstrated leadership experience managing analysts, developers, support professionals, and contractors. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience with ITSM practices including incident, problem, change, and SLA management; ServiceNow experience preferred. - Experience supporting SOX, GCC, audit, and compliance requirements preferred. - PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred. - Ability to travel up to 25%. Benefits list: - Competitive Salary (but we will treat salary separately) - 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period - Bonus Potential - Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - Paid Time Off & Holidays - Various Work Schedules - Tuition Assistance - Wellness/Fitness Resources - Training/Development - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Dynamic Culture & People Pay: salary range $135-$165K with potential to earn an annual bonus. Schedule: Various Work Schedules (maybe under Benefits but we can also have Schedule section). Since we have a Schedule heading, we can put "Various work schedules available." We must not create sections with filler. All sections have content. We need to avoid repeating "Competitive Salary" in Benefits if we have Pay section. Could still include but maybe better to keep Benefits without salary. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine Benefits and Pay? But they ask to use headings for Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should have those sections if posting actually states them. It does state Competitive Salary, 401K Match..., Bonus Potential, etc. So we can have Benefits section listing all except salary and bonus? But bonus is also part of Benefits list. However Pay section includes salary range and bonus potential. So we could list bonus in Pay, not Benefits. But the Benefits list includes Bonus Potential as separate item. To avoid duplication, we could put Bonus Potential under Pay and not repeat in Benefits. However we must preserve ALL substantive information; not repeating is okay as long as we don't lose info. If we mention bonus in Pay, we still have that info. So we can omit Bonus Potential from Benefits. Similarly, Competitive Salary is covered in Pay, so we can omit from Benefits. Thus Benefits list: 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People. Schedule: Various Work Schedules (maybe we already have that in Benefits; but we could still have Schedule section with that detail. To avoid duplication, we could keep Schedule section and remove from Benefits. But we need to preserve all info; we can mention Various Work Schedules under Schedule and not repeat in Benefits. However the Benefits list originally includes Various Work Schedules; we can move it to Schedule. That's fine. Thus Benefits: 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Tuition Assistance, Wellness/Fitness Resources, Training/Development, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dynamic Culture & People. Schedule: Various Work Schedules. Now we need to ensure we don't create thin sections. Benefits has many items, good. Now craft HTML. We'll start withAbout the role
...intro paragraph...
ThenResponsibilities
- ... items...
Requirements
- ... items...
Benefits
- ... items...
Pay
The salary range for this position is $135‑$165K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
ThenSchedule
Various work schedules are available.
We could also addAbout Quanex
but not in prescribed headings list; but we could include as "About the company" maybe not needed. The instructions only list those headings; we can add
- list of benefits.
-