Application Development Manager

Vaco is actively seeking an Application Development Manager to support our client’s continued growth in Memphis. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected organization that is a proven leader in their field.

(Please Note: No form of employment sponsorship or accommodations are being considered)

Position Overview

The Application Development Manager will lead a diverse team of developers and technical resources responsible for building and supporting multiple enterprise-level applications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems through data-driven analysis, understands how business, financial, and operational systems intersect and has a proven ability to drive results across globally distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the design, development, and integration of business-critical applications including customer data platforms, onboarding systems, and internal financial tools.
• Guide teams in implementing API-driven solutions and integrating third-party systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Use analytical tools and performance data to identify delays, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in development workflows and implement corrective strategies.
• Lead initiatives around Master Data Management (MDM) ensuring accurate, consistent, and accessible core business data (customers, vendors, financials) across integrated systems and applications.
• Coordinate with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that align with broader business objectives.
• Lead the development and enforcement of coding standards, architectural principles, and agile best practices across internal and external teams.
• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure successful delivery of outsourced or third-party development work, including offshore team coordination.
• Monitor and report on project progress, resource allocation, and team performance using defined metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure application development efforts support business continuity, data security, and integration reliability.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship to team members to develop technical capabilities.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading application development teams in a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Experience leading data-centric development initiatives, including designing, integrating, or governing systems that manage structured business data across departments (e.g., Master Data Management platforms, data hubs, or shared service models).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Deep familiarity with system integrations, especially through RESTful APIs, messaging queues, and data synchronization processes.
• Understanding of financial systems, accounting workflows, or ERP integrations.
• Ability to lead remote and/or offshore technical teams.
• Proven track record in diagnosing delivery delays and improving development efficiency through tooling, communication, or structural improvements.
• Experience managing multiple development efforts simultaneously in an Agile or hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex requirements, building cross-functional alignment, and translating business needs into technical outcomes.

Preferred Skills:

• Solid working knowledge of SQL and data pipelines.
• Experience working with cloud-native platforms or microservices.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to monitor application and team performance.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD tooling.
• Exposure to transportation, logistics, or distribution settings and associated systems.

Additional Details:
 

• Employment Type: Direct-Hire / Perm
• Start Date: Immediate
• Location: East Memphis / Germantown
• Target Compensation: $140k - $160k plus bonus potential
• Engagement Status: No form of sponsorship or employment arrangements are currently being considered.

Interested Candidates are Encouraged to Apply for Immediate Consideration!

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.