Lead Systems Analyst

Lead Systems Analyst- JDE

Full time

Fully onsite : Dodge Center, MN (candidates in Rochester, MN may be a good fit as this is a more metro / appealing area to reside)

Occasional Travel : Riceville, IA (usually same day trips) and Murfreesboro, TN (more occasional / travel potential for support)

The Lead JDE Systems Analyst will work with functional owners in our manufacturing, engineering, product data management (PDM), sales (configurator), cost accounting, supply chain, and materials areas to design and implement efficient and sound business processes. The Lead Business Analyst role performs the duty of business relationship manager, liaison to the development / technical team, and functional users, gathers business requirements, performs analysis of the requirements, defines and develops solutions, and on occasion will lead project plan development and leading of the project team. The McNeilus team is highly collaborative, and this position will present the opportunity to mentor and develop junior / entry level team members in all areas of being a business analyst.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Business / System Analysis, Digital Technology, or in a related area.
• Experience working in DT supporting JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12 or higher.
• Analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in business analytics and system design analysis.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Customer Service skills.
• Experience working independently and taking initiative.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS :

• Relevant industry recognized certifications (IIBA, ITIL, CBAP, CCAB)
• Knowledge of ITIL IT Service management and experience defining, deploying and managing ITSM Processes.
• DT Systems Analyst experience in a multi-facility Manufacturing organization with a direct and dealer sales model.
• Serve as the Digital Technology (DT) Business Analyst expert in understanding business requirements, system capabilities and configuration, development of system documentation and implementation of quality software solutions.
• Serve as the liaison for the functional areas between the DT application team and the business.
• Lead large cross-functional projects and solution design within various functional areas utilizing broader knowledge of the business to track and manage business requirements.
• Lead the process for identifying and gathering appropriate business requirements to create the necessary solution that satisfy the business need including facilitation of requirements gathering within multiple business functional areas to develop a comprehensive business requirements document(s).
• Lead the development of functional and technical specifications based on business requirements.
• Manage changes to requirements, assess impacts of changes, and track requirements from business case to implemented solution.
• Lead the cross functional test plan creation and partner with business unit subject matter experts (SME) to develop test scripts.
• Supervise the integration of testing for cross-functional projects and provide support for user acceptance testing.
• Execute and define test scenarios, plans, strategies, and the creation of test scripts.
• Provide production support by supplying artifacts (data model, data maps, knowledge base articles, etc.) and educating the support team when applicable.
• Define and create project related policies and procedures including review of cross-functional project related policies and procedures, and end user training documentation.
• Provide ongoing day-to-day support for the applications team in addition to project management responsibilities.
• Skills

jde, manufacturing industry, pdm

• Top Skills Details

jde,manufacturing industry,pdm

• Additional Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Requirements

• Strong JD Edwards (JDE) expertise : Experience specifically with JDE EnterpriseOne, ideally version 9.2 or higher (they are migrating from 8.12 to 9.2).
• Manufacturing module experience is critical :

o Must understand manufacturing processes deeply.

o Familiarity with work orders, bills of materials, product data management (PDM), cost accounting, and shop floor execution.

o Candidates who only know JDE but not manufacturing will not be considered.

• Must have Systems knowledge, not just business analysis :

o Must understand the technical capabilities of JDE, not just the business side.

o They should know how to translate requirements into functional / technical specs, use OMW (Object Management Workbench), configure versions, manage menus, and define processing options and data selections.

o Strong familiarity with configurator functionality is a major plus.

o Experience with or willingness to learn edge systems (MES, CPQ, DSI, Jagger, Reliance QMS, Smart Team, SolidWorks).

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2. Must-Have Business Context

• Manufacturing Industry Experience :

o Heavy or complex manufacturing preferred.

o Ideally experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.

o Understands make-to-order and configured-to-order production models.

o Familiar with change management (CN) processes and how product changes mid-run can impact BOMs and cost.

• ERP integration experience :

o Ability to learn and support integrations with various manufacturing edge systems (CPQ, MES, etc.).

• Multi-plant knowledge :

o Dodge Center, MN (main plant)

o Riceville, IA (component feeder plant)

o Murfreesboro, TN (battery electric chassis manufacturing)

• Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $135000.00 / yr.

3% automatic 401(k) contribution before match

• Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dodge Center,MN.

• Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

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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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.