Role: IT Application Development Manager
Location: Europe (preferably UK, France, Netherlands, Italy) - Remote
Spencer Rigby has partnered with a global Ophthalmic Medical Device company seeking a hands-on IT Application Development Manager who is ready to take charge, drive smart solutions, and shape the digital backbone of the company's systems and data landscape.
This is a high-impact role to lead a talented development team, own system architecture, and deliver scalable, business-critical solutions that support global operations.
What you’ll do:
* Lead a high-performing internal development team across major technical initiatives
* Architect and evolve a robust, scalable systems & data landscape
* Ensure 24/7 system reliability
* Champion best practices across SDLC and maintain sharp documentation
* Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders in modern tools & methods
* Partner with IT and business leaders to develop clever, value-driven solutions
* Collaborate with vendors to keep systems like ERP, QMS & PLM running smoothly
What You Bring:
* Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within the Medical Device or advanced manufacturing industry
* Expertise in architecting and designing systems
* Proven experience leading support teams in maintaining applications for a global, 24/7 operational business
* Expertise in Azure, Java, and API integration
* Experience in vendor management, especially with ERP, QMS, and PLM systems
* Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing team members
If you're a tech leader who enjoys hands-on work and making impactful changes, this is an excellent opportunity for you!
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