ERP Application Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States.

Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility :

The ERP Application Manager is the focal point for managing implementation, governance, and support of core applications within the organization.

The position is responsible for analyzing, planning, organizing, and leading teams in support of enterprise applications while managing risk, workload, scope, capacity, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience managing Enterprise IT Applications (ERP), in-depth knowledge of ERP systems, effective communication skills, and a willingness to grow with the team.

What You Will Contribute :

• Managing an application portfolio (ERP / HRIS) and associated projects.
• Identifying opportunities for application optimization, redesign, or process improvement - focused on collaboration systems and internal tools.
• Providing application administrative support across applications as needed.
• Partnering with business collaborators, vendors, and IT management to provide a strategic vision for new and supported applications and create system roadmaps and business processes.
• Addressing the various needs, concerns, expectations of collaborator groups in planning and implementing projects, meeting project requirements and creating project deliverables.
• Balancing project constraints including but not limited to scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risks to accommodate the needs of each user / customer.
• Building a strong technical culture around our business systems that emphasizes technical excellence, rapid iteration, strong security, and frictionless user experiences.
• Lead application maintenance outsourcing & software contract agreements; Implement and monitor standards around scope management, financial management, service level agreements (SLA), ensure compliance to mitigate risk, increase service / business Impact & reduce costs.

Other Functions :

Perform related duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications and Competencies :

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in an IT Applications Management or similar role supporting enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM, etc.)
• Management of SAP or Dynamics 365 (F&O) is a plus.
• 2+ years of Vendor management.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP system management supporting core Finance & GL is a must. SaaS experience is a plus.
• Functional experience with business units including Finance, HR, IT, Manufacturing, and Warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with application implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
• Experience running system enhancement and support requests.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain system changes and functionality to all employees across the Morris Group, Inc. and subsidiaries.
• Experience setting up ongoing procedures for collection and review of project statuses and goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, and lead laterally and upwards.

What’s in it for You :

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work :

• Competitive starting salary.
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off, starting with 3+ weeks off in your first year.
• 10 Company Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events and perks.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Mental and physical requirements :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Morris Group, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M / F / Veteran / Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Requisition ID # : 979A

Windsor, CT