Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a long-standing, locally operated organization with suburban headquarters in the Buffalo area. They are a profitable, employee-centric organization in the midst of exciting changes to modernize technology and process in their IT group. 

• Top notch benefits including generous PTO and a hybrid work arrangement 
• Annual Bonus Program
• Low cost medical, dental and prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible work schedule - Hybrid 
• Very generous Paid Time Off
• 401K match plus additional Company Funded Retirement Savings Account (even if you don't contribute to 401K)

About You

If you are a strategic technology leader who understands how to leverage modern technologies to drive business value, this is the opportunity for you!  While not hands-on in coding, you maintain sharp technical acumen and can effectively guide teams through complex implementation decisions. You excel at vendor management and can navigate the complexities of multiple technology platforms. You're passionate about innovation but pragmatic in implementation, with a track record of successfully moving teams toward more agile and efficient practices.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Applications Development to provide strategic leadership for our client's enterprise application development ecosystem. This key leadership position will oversee both internal and external facing web platforms, integration platform strategies, and ERP Financials system while driving innovation through modern technologies including AI and low-code/no-code solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a team of 2 direct managers and approximately 10 indirect reports
• Drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the internal intranet and external website 
• Evaluate and potentially lead the development of a custom customer portal
• Establish standards and strategy for new integration platform/hub
• Lead and enhance  Financials ERP development team
• Champion Agile methodologies and practices to improve team efficiency and delivery
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools to enhance  applications ecosystem
• Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors, ensuring quality delivery and alignment with organizational goals
• Oversee no-code/low-code platform and continue to build out development strategy
• Provide thought leadership on Microsoft Power Platform utilization across the organization

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Proven track record of developing and implementing application development strategies
• Strong understanding of modern web development frameworks and content management systems
• Experience leading Agile teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships effectively
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms and API management
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Background in full stack development with progression into leadership roles

Preferred

• Experience with  CMS / enterprise content management systems
• Knowledge of low-code/no-code platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform
• Experience with integration platforms (Mulesoft, etc.)
• Understanding of emerging AI technologies and their application in business contexts