Application Packaging Lead

Job Title: Application Packaging Lead

Location: Minnetonka, MN

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application packaging lifecycle using Flexera AdminStudio, App Deployment Toolkit

(PSADT), and related tools.

• Customize, build, validate, and optimize MSI/MST packages to meet security, compliance, and business

requirements.

• Troubleshoot packaging, integration, and deployment issues across staging, UAT, and production

environments.

• Integrate packaged applications with enterprise deployment systems (Intune, SCCM/MECM, JAMF, etc.).

• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins to significantly streamline packaging

and deployment workflows.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with KPIs, SLAs, and operational best practices.

• Oversee and support Citrix infrastructure, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Virtual Delivery Agents

(VDA).

• Manage hybrid cloud environments across Azure, on-premises servers, Azure AD, Intune/MDM auto-

enrollment, and enterprise endpoint platforms.

• Conduct comprehensive QA across Windows 10/11, server OS versions, and virtualized environments.

• Perform application compatibility assessments and implement remediation strategies for legacy, modern,

and complex applications.

• Maintain complete documentation of packaging processes, troubleshooting steps, standards, and best

practices.

• Act as a subject matter expert in application virtualization, packaging methodologies, and enterprise

deployment frameworks.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience with endpoint management solutions: Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, JAMF, Azure

AD.

• Deep knowledge of Windows desktop/server OS, storage, networking (DNS, DHCP), Active Directory, and

O365.

• Expert-level proficiency in PowerShell, VBScript, SQL, WQL, and WMI.

• Hands-on automation experience using Ansible, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines.

• Solid understanding of cloud deployment methodologies (Azure / AWS).

• Extensive experience in MSI packaging, custom scripting, MST transformations, App-V/virtualization, and

deployment configuration.

• Knowledge of software lifecycle management, software asset management (SAM), and licensing

compliance.

• Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including incident, problem, and change management.

• Proven experience coordinating with software vendors to validate requirements and ensure compatibility.

• Lead packaging automation initiatives across large distributed teams.

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business/application owners.

Required Certifications

• Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)

• Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate