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# Director of Application Support

- **Company:** Lake Michigan Credit Union
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Application Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a80fa099622f02b9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
 * 8+ years of experience supporting, managing, or implementing enterprise software applications.
 * 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing technical teams.
 * Experience building strong partnerships with business stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions.
 * Knowledge of Agile methodologies, application lifecycle management, and technology governance practices.
 * Experience with application strategy, roadmap development, and portfolio management.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
 * Experience evaluating and leveraging emerging technologies, including AI and automation, preferred.

## Description

About this position: LMCU is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Application Support to lead the support, optimization, and strategic direction of enterprise applications that drive business success. This position oversees application support teams, partners with business leaders to align technology solutions with organizational goals, and develops long-term application roadmaps that improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience.

What you'll do:

 * Lead, develop, and mentor the Application Services team, overseeing staffing, performance management, training, and professional development initiatives.
 * Direct the selection, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of software applications to ensure alignment with business goals and operational needs.
 * Champion Agile methodologies and iterative delivery practices that improve collaboration, prioritization, responsiveness, and overall business value.
 * Partner with business units to provide application expertise, conduct feasibility assessments, support testing efforts, and guide successful solution implementations.
 * Develop and maintain application roadmaps, upgrade schedules, and technology strategies that align with organizational priorities and future business needs.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
 * Monitor application performance, drive continuous improvement efforts, and ensure timely resolution of application issues and service disruptions.
 * Manage vendor relationships, departmental budgets, compliance requirements, and business continuity planning to support reliable and effective application services.