Poly-Med is the leading developer of bioresorbable polymers and fibers. We help innovative medical device companies focused on improving patient outcomes. Poly-Med designs, develops and manufactures superior materials to get customer products to market in the most efficient manner with the greatest improvement to quality of life. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, Poly-Med, Inc. has been recognized as a leader in the industry for over 20 years. Poly-Med continues to grow in a multitude of medical device modalities. Our novel materials are key in actively enabling products ranging from vascular stents, hernia meshes, dental delivery systems, dental hygiene, and a variety of wound closure applications in the worldwide medical device market.
For additional information, visit our website at www.Poly-Med.com.
Our Team:
We employ a widely diverse team comprised of experts from material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biology, business marketing, and project management to create a work environment focused on solving tough medically related problems. Our team is energetic, resourceful, and, above all, collaborative. We are searching for like-minded talent to build on our success and continue our quest to improve patient outcomes through novel polymeric and drug delivery systems.
Description:
An IT Application Manager oversees the entire lifecycle of software applications, from planning and implementation to ongoing maintenance and support, ensuring they meet business needs and operate efficiently.
Responsibilities for IT Application Manager:
Application Lifecycle Management:
Research and Procurement: Identifying, evaluating, and procuring software applications that meet business requirements.
Implementation and Integration: Overseeing the installation, configuration, and integration of new applications into existing systems.
Maintenance and Support: Ensuring applications are running smoothly, resolving issues, and providing ongoing support to end-users.
Upgrades and Enhancements: Planning, implementing, and managing application upgrades and enhancements.
Project Management:
Project Planning and Execution: Planning and managing projects related to application development, implementation, and maintenance.
Budget Management: Managing budgets for application projects and operations.
Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with application projects and operations.
Collaboration and Communication:
Stakeholder Management: Working with business stakeholders, IT staff, and vendors to ensure applications meet business needs.
Communication: Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strategic Planning:
Roadmap Development: Developing and maintaining a roadmap for application development and maintenance.
Technology Evaluation: Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
Other Important Tasks:
Documentation: Maintaining system documentation, including configuration settings, technical specifications, and user guides.
Training: Providing training to end-users on how to use new applications.
Performance Monitoring: Monitoring application performance and identifying areas for improvement.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring applications comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Required/Preferable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Software analysis, design, release, maintenance
Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
Ability to work independently and with others
Organized with strong time-management skills
Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
IT Consulting background preferred
Education/Experience Requirements:
Required- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience (5yrs experience preferred)
Working Conditions at Poly-Med, Inc.:
At Poly-Med, Inc., the safety and health of every employee are of the utmost importance. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection devices (ear plugs or earmuffs), and gloves may be required in various working areas.
Physical Requirements:
Employees are regularly required to talk and hear and are frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Employees are frequently required to walk with occasional requirements to climb stairs; use of hands for gross manipulation, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Lifting as required with proper lifting techniques up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Poly-Med, Inc. offers a great selection of benefits including vacation time. Poly-Med, Inc. employees are paid once a month.
Poly-Med, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Poly-Med, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.