Applications Development Lead
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Applications Development Leader will manage a blended team of software developers and analytics professionals, with responsibility for project delivery, client engagement, and departmental performance. This role requires both strategic guidance and hands-on involvement, balancing technical expertise with leadership of people, processes, and budgets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a Direct/Permanent Hire role that will require a hybrid work schedule.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct software projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables meet defined objectives.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, control expenses, and align outcomes with financial goals.</li><li>Partner with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, analyze processes, and recommend improvements.</li><li>Oversee and support business process mapping, with attention to efficiency and cost reduction.</li><li>Lead project reviews to capture lessons learned and inform future initiatives.</li><li>Track progress, manage risks, and adjust plans to maintain timelines and quality.</li><li>Provide mentorship and oversight for technical staff, assigning tasks and encouraging skill growth.</li><li>Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and practices to guide future solutions.</li><li>Foster collaboration across distributed and offshore teams to ensure consistency and results.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Several years of experience leading software development initiatives in either a technical or managerial role.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field.</li><li>Strong knowledge of project management methods and the full software development lifecycle.</li><li>Familiarity with industry-standard platforms and tools for project tracking, collaboration, and reporting.</li><li>Background in process improvement, including lean methodologies or similar approaches.</li><li>Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems or manufacturing-related applications is preferred.</li><li>Skilled in communication, analysis, and problem solving across technical and business audiences.</li><li>Prior work with offshore or distributed teams required; consulting background is a plus.</li><li>Comfortable leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Pewaukee, WI
- onsite
- Permanent
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125000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Applications Development Leader will manage a blended team of software developers and analytics professionals, with responsibility for project delivery, client engagement, and departmental performance. This role requires both strategic guidance and hands-on involvement, balancing technical expertise with leadership of people, processes, and budgets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a Direct/Permanent Hire role that will require a hybrid work schedule.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct software projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables meet defined objectives.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, control expenses, and align outcomes with financial goals.</li><li>Partner with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, analyze processes, and recommend improvements.</li><li>Oversee and support business process mapping, with attention to efficiency and cost reduction.</li><li>Lead project reviews to capture lessons learned and inform future initiatives.</li><li>Track progress, manage risks, and adjust plans to maintain timelines and quality.</li><li>Provide mentorship and oversight for technical staff, assigning tasks and encouraging skill growth.</li><li>Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and practices to guide future solutions.</li><li>Foster collaboration across distributed and offshore teams to ensure consistency and results.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-08-28T18:39:07Z