Application Support Manager

Application Support Manager

The Application Support Manager will lead a growing team of BSAs responsible for enterprise applications such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, ERP systems, finance and risk management software. This role includes managing vendor relationships, driving continuous improvement, standardizing processes, and ensuring high-quality internal customer service. The manager will oversee hiring, performance reviews, and team development while collaborating with business stakeholders to optimize application usage and support organizational growth. This role ensures operational excellence, drives continuous improvement, and fosters strong relationships with internal business stakeholders and external vendors. The manager will oversee incident resolution, process standardization, vendor management, and team development, while aligning application support strategies with organizational growth. This position is pivotal in scaling operations to meet future demands and implementing best practices for application lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage and mentor BSAs and SMEs, including hiring, performance reviews, and career development.
  • Create SOPs, playbooks, and onboarding standards for application support roles.
• Operational Excellence
  • Oversee Tier 1 and Tier 2 support escalation processes; ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Standardize processes across applications for scalability and clarity.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships; participate in contract negotiations and recurring satisfaction reviews.
  • Act as liaison between IT and business units; identify and implement process improvements.
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement projects and optimize application performance.
  • Prepare for future team growth by structuring for supervisors under the manager.
• Compliance & Best Practices
  • Ensure adherence to security standards and ITIL framework principles.
  • Monitor SLAs and report on support metrics.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership: Proven ability to manage technical teams and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, ITSM platforms) and application lifecycle management.
• Process Optimization: Experience in standardizing workflows and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Skilled in managing third-party relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders and resolving escalations.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Customer Service Mindset: Commitment to "unreasonable hospitality" for internal customers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menasha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Menasha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.