Manager Enterprise Business Applications

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Information Technology Services (ITS) at Iowa State University is excited to accept applications for a Manager Enterprise Business Applications position. This role provides portfolio-level leadership for enterprise applications supporting university business and administrative functions. The position is accountable for portfolio strategy, governance, budgeting, workforce planning, executive reporting, vendor management, and the overall health of the application portfolio.

The manager leads team supervisors and select individual contributors while delegating day-to-day operational and technical execution to those teams. The position ensures the portfolio remains secure, reliable, sustainable, and aligned with institutional priorities through long-term planning, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise Team Supervisors and individual contributors, establishing expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development planning.
• Coordinate staffing, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Establish long-term application portfolio strategy, roadmaps, modernization priorities, and lifecycle plans.
• Direct portfolio governance and investment priorities with business stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, data, and integration standards.
• Establish and monitor portfolio performance metrics and service health.
• Direct priorities across application teams and resolve cross-portfolio conflicts.
• Serve as the executive relationship manager for major campus partners.
• Represent the portfolio in governance and strategic planning forums.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, renewals, performance reviews, and escalations.
• Develop and manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Plan future workforce capabilities and succession.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success managing technical teams and complex projects
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships
• Broad experience designing and developing custom software and architecting complex software/hardware systems

This position offers the opportunity for remote work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. 

For more information about Information Technology Services, please visit: Information Technology Services

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 15, 2026.

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.