Kforce has a client that is seeking a Director of Application Services in Philadelphia, PA. Overview: We are looking for a visionary and dynamic leader to join the IT department and lead the evolution of our applications portfolio, including CRM, ERP/CPQ, and other enterprise business applications. The selected candidate will be responsible for the firm's applications domain, executing our enterprise application strategy and managing the legacy and future-state application portfolio. The ideal candidate is an experienced development manager with the capacity to oversee the implementation of major application initiatives that advance a business transformation program while maintaining a legacy environment that continues to run the company. The candidate should have experience working in manufacturing or distribution (it can be any industry as long as the core area is manufacturing or distribution). Essential Tasks & Responsibilities: * Author and communicate the IT application mission and goals that align with the business objectives and strategy of the company * Develop and implement the IT application and information roadmap that involves needed resources, budget, and governance framework, ensuring the optimal use of people, effort, and compliance * Manage and rationalize the application portfolio and other enterprise business applications, ensuring their availability, performance, security, and scalability * Supervise, mentor, and build-out a team of systems analysts, programmers, and IT specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback * Evaluate and monitor the application portfolio, identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation, and transformation * Manage the troubleshooting and resolution of any issues or problems with the applications, ensuring minimal disruption to the business operations