SunSource is seeking an experienced and results-driven Applications Development Manager to lead and coordinate the development, support, and continuous improvement of our ERP platforms: Infor SX.e, Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), and Kerridge Mincron. In this leadership role, you will manage three distinct development teamseach composed of Developers and Business Analyststo deliver scalable, efficient, and business-aligned ERP solutions across various departments, including Sales, Inventory, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The Applications Development Manager is responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new application systems and programs and enhance existing systems in coordination with the Business Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ERP development lifecycles, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with IT, business stakeholders, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage three ERP development teams, each supporting a different platform (SX.e, P21, Mincron).

Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Developers and Business Analysts.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all teams.

Develop and execute a unified ERP applications strategy while aligning each platforms roadmap with business objectives.

Prioritize development and support efforts based on business impact, complexity, and resource capacity.

Ensure consistency in development practices and documentation across all ERP systems.

Oversee end-to-end ERP software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, support).

Coordinate cross-functional projects involving multiple ERP systems and business units.

Ensure solutions are compliant with corporate standards, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture.

Partner with business leaders to translate business needs into effective ERP enhancements or new capabilities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for ERP application escalations and critical incident resolution.

Innovation & Technical Leadership

Promote innovation and adoption of best practices within ERP development, including automation, integration, and modernization.

Guide the teams in leveraging APIs, middleware, and integration tools to streamline operations across disparate systems.

Liaise with ERP vendors (Infor, Epicor, Kerridge) for support, licensing, upgrades, and product roadmaps.

Manage external consultants and third-party resources when required.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline; Masters preferred.

7+ years of experience in ERP application development or support, with at least 5 years in a team leadership or management role.

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following ERP systems: Infor SX.e, Epicor P21, or Kerridge Mincron.

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent ERP projects or development teams.

Familiarity with SQL-based development, REST/SOAP APIs, scripting, and ERP-specific toolsets. Pro2SQL, Progress Database, & AS400 Development experience is highly valued.

Strong understanding of business processes in distribution, inventory management, supply chain, and finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience managing cross-platform ERP environments (e.g., transitioning between or integrating multiple ERPs).

Exposure to ERP modernization projects, cloud migrations, or custom module development.

Understanding of warehouse management, inventory management, procurement, order processing, and customer relationship workflows as handled within ERP systems.

Key Competencies:

Strategic Planning & Execution

Team Leadership, Talent Development, & Accountability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Agile and Iterative Development Practices

Business Process Mapping / Functional & Technical Requirements

Change Management

Vendor and Contract Negotiation

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: CIO of UDG

Supervises: 3 ERP Development Teams (Developers and Business Analysts)

Location & Travel:

Location: [Adddison, IL. or Houston, TX]

Travel: Occasional travel to company sites (<10%)

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary and Performance-based Bonus based on experience

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO