Applications Manager

We're looking for a dependable Applications Manager to work from our Madison, WI facility who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in leading enterprise software strategy, improving business systems, and guiding a high-performing applications team.

About the role

A hands-on leadership role where your technical and project management skills truly matter. You’ll have opportunities to shape Placon's enterprise applications, ERP systems, and digital roadmap in a collaborative environment working closely with IT, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transformational and continuous-improvement IT projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing Applications Team (Systems Analysts, Business Analysts, Application Developers)
• Partner with business leaders to understand requirements and ensure systems and processes support company strategy
• Oversee project planning, scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
• Track deliverables, communicate progress, and present updates, risks, and solutions to stakeholders
• Ensure high-quality design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software and applications
• Manage the IT project portfolio, balancing short- and long-term initiatives and evaluating new opportunities
• Support completion of IT-related Major Objectives (goals) and provide recommendations to decision-makers
• Research and evaluate new ERP, application, and business-solution technologies to improve efficiency
• Review vendor offerings, attend demos/webinars, and contribute to the strategic IT roadmap

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
• 10+ years of experience with ERP or transactional systems in manufacturing
• Demonstrated success as a project or team leader
• Experience with:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite (Workflow, Forms, Reports, PL/SQL, XML/BI Publisher)
  • Oracle Fusion Cloud
  • Salesforce CRM/CPQ
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Workato
  • Snowflake
• Strong project management skills
• Outstanding organization, communication, and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle differing opinions and resolve conflict professionally while upholding The Placon Way

Benefits

• Competitive pay and great benefits
• A stable onsite Monday–Friday schedule
• A culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Schedule

Onsite: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM