Manager, Business Applications

Location: 2317 Alumni Park Plaza

Beyond Blue

Requisition Number

R-000004626

Department Name

Apps

Work Location

2317 Alumni Park Plaza

Grade Level

14

Type of Position

Regular

Position Time Status

Full time

Equivalency Link

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for managing business applications to support operational needs and improve performance within assigned departments. Oversees deployment, maintenance, and optimization activities to ensure systems meet business requirements and compliance standards. Manages staff and resources to deliver enhancements, resolve issues, and maintain application reliability. Coordinates with business stakeholders and IT teams to implement solutions that improve processes and user experience.

Essential Functions

• Manages planning, implementation, and support activities for assigned business applications.
• Oversees application maintenance, upgrades, and integrations to ensure operational reliability.
• Supervises staff performance, development, and workload distribution to achieve departmental objectives.
• Coordinates with business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize requests, and align solutions with business needs.
• Ensures compliance with policies, standards, and security requirements within the business applications ecosystem.
• Reviews workflows and processes to identify opportunities for improvement supported by system functionality.
• Prepares and communicates project status, risks, and outcomes to IT leadership and business partners.
• Manages departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations to support application delivery.
• Reviews application performance metrics and implements adjustments to improve efficiency and usability.
• Ensures resolution of escalated incidents and complex issues related to business applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement: 4-5 years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motion (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.