IT Application & Development Manager (INFOR LX)

Infor LX Applications & Development Manager Remote (U.S.) | Manufacturing Industry | Limited Travel We're partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced IT Applications & Development Manager to lead a critical enterprise applications team supporting a complex Infor LX environment . This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, ERP strategy, and technical oversight . You'll lead a team responsible for application development, support, and optimization while helping align technology initiatives with broader business goals across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong Infor LX expertise , prior leadership experience, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP systems. What You'll Be Doing Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers, technical resources, consultants, and external partners Oversee application development, enhancements, support, and ongoing optimization efforts for Infor LX and IBM i (IBMi) environments Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align technology initiatives with operational priorities Manage application performance, uptime, security, backup, and recovery processes Own and support custom development, integrations, interfaces, and the broader ERP technical ecosystem Establish and maintain development standards, application governance, and EDI-related processes Manage vendor relationships, software/hardware partnerships, and service agreements Define and monitor service expectations and performance across the applications team Drive scalable, business-focused solutions that improve efficiency and operational performance What We're Looking For 7+ years of hands-on experience with Infor LX in a technical or leadership capacity Previous experience leading or mentoring developers, vendors, and technical teams Strong experience overseeing application development, support, and enhancements within ERP environments Experience supporting IBMi / AS400 environments Background within manufacturing environments , including familiarity with concepts such as: Work orders Bills of materials (BOMs) Production/work centers Manufacturing operations workflows Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business priorities Preferred / Transferable Experience Candidates with extensive experience in similar legacy ERP or manufacturing-focused systems may also be considered, particularly those with backgrounds in: Comparable

ERP / MRP

platforms Manufacturing system modernization ERP integrations and reporting environments Work Environment & Travel Primarily remote position Initial onboarding period will include time spent onsite to gain exposure to operations, manufacturing processes, and key stakeholder relationships Limited travel expected throughout the year for leadership meetings and major business initiatives Why Consider This Opportunity? Highly visible leadership role with meaningful ownership and influence Opportunity to lead a well-established technical team supporting critical business systems Strong collaboration with executive leadership and operational stakeholders Long-term opportunity to shape ERP strategy and application improvements within a manufacturing environment If you have deep Infor LX expertise , enjoy leading technical teams, and want to play a key role in driving operational technology improvements, we'd love to connect.