Manager, Enterprise Applications

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

The salary range for this position is $125-135k

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement.  Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.

We offer a hybrid workplace with three days onsite in our corporate office (Tuesday - Thursday) in Waitsfield, VT.

The Manager of Enterprise Applications is a people-centered technology leader responsible for shaping the vision, culture, and performance of the enterprise applications team.  We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Application Manager to oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise software systems, including home grown, off-the-shelf and SAAS based solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor management skills, hands-on technical expertise, and a willingness to explore emerging technologies such as AI, and automation tools.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and technical execution to ensure our enterprise applications align with business objectives while driving efficiency and innovation.

• Develops and executes a vision for enterprise applications in alignment with the overall company strategic plan.
• Identifies opportunities to improve business performance through system enhancements, automation, and process refinement.
• Keeps up-to-date enterprise trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to support business growth.

• Leads System Application projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and post go-live support
• Manage the maintenance and support of the company’s legacy applications while working with functional leaders to modernize our applications for the future.
• Collaborates with functional leaders to understand business requirements and translate them into system functionality.
• Manages system integrations across enterprise platforms.
• Ensure system stability and compliance with relevant regulations and security standards.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and procedures, including data security and privacy.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness by staying current with IT trends and best practices.

Manage and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.

• Leads, recruits, retains, and mentors talent within the Development team.
• Creates a collaborative and accountable culture focused on delivering results and business value.

• Proactive, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical concepts to business users.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead change.
• Trusted advisor who can influence stakeholders and manage vendor relationships.

• BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with IBMi and RPG Programming.
• Experience supporting analytics reporting. Business Intelligence (BI) platforms are a plus.
• Experience with EDI, Order Management, Inventory Management, WMS, and MES systems.
• Strong understanding of business processes in finance, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical concepts to business users.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead change.
• Trusted advisor who can influence stakeholders and manage vendor relationships.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status,  or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.