Software Application Manager

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• Comprehensive benefits that start on day one
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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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

This is an open vacancy within Swegon North America that is based in Ajax, ON.

• 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.

• Full‑stack development knowledge (web, database, API integration).
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms common in manufacturing.
• Understanding of SDLC, Dev Ops practices, and version control.
• Experience with reporting/BI tools preferred.

• Strong business acumen, particularly in manufacturing and…