Manager Application Delivery

We are growing!! At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.  

Due to growth, we are adding a Manager of Application Delivery. The Manager of Application Delivery leads a team of Solution Architects and contractors who configure, implement, test and deliver solutions supporting Order to Cash, Forecast to Deliver, Procure to Pay and Finance. The role works closely with the business and IT to ensure that requirements are well defined, timelines established, and projects are delivered on time and on budget.  This role provides subject matter expertise on the related business processes, configuration and data structures within the JD Edwards ERP systems and associated bolt-on applications. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

What You’ll do

• Lead, manage, mentor and provide day-to-day oversight of the applications delivery team. Includes interviewing, selecting and coaching of team members. Additionally, assigns work and guides the creation of team member work plans by ensuring priorities are understood. 
• Provide functional leadership. Mentor junior members of the project team and lead development of staff.  Mentor and lead other IT and business team members without having direct supervision responsibility. 
• Collaborate with end users and management to define business requirements and functional needs.  Develop and manage productive relationships within IT and with business leaders and staff. 
• Act as a solution architect in partnership with line of business staff. 
• Research emerging solutions and technologies and create assessments of key benefits and risks. of changing technology. Active contributor to strategic roadmaps. 
• Influence technology decisions and direction. 
• Identifies and is evangelistic with the commonization of business processes and system functionality and designs. 
• Ensure delivery of service requests and regular communication with users during the delivery process. 

What You’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field with a minimum of eight years of experience preferably in Consumer Products or Food Manufacturing. 
• Preferred three years of experience in an IT Manager role overseeing the direction, development, and implementation and support of ERP solutions, preferably JD Edwards 
• Broad knowledge of technologies and tools with ability to lead and manage staff in their projects or tasks.  
• Strong experience with various software requirements definition, development and quality assurance methodologies. 
• Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in successfully communicating concepts to both technical staff as well as non-technical business users.   
• Customer service and skills experience. Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.  Experience working in a global or multi-national environment.
• On average 20% travel is required.

What You’ll get

• A role that offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact every day 
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.  
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.  
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond  

About Sensient:  

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.  

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.  

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