Application Manager

Application Manager

Beaumont, TX

Hybrid schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and implement Enterprise Application strategy in alignment with the overall IT and Business strategy, including roadmap and release management, and related project portfolio planning
• Achieve operational excellence in supporting and running applications that achieve productive business outcomes
• Leading functional and technical teams (internal and external staff) that continually implement, innovate and evolve the enterprise application platforms
• Develop high performing IT teams, capabilities and strong relationships with business stakeholders
• In collaboration with other project managers, oversee project execution across a portfolio of projects ensuring effective execution, proactive handling of issues, and continual improvement in delivery
• Manage the department’s budget and support financial planning of international locations related to enterprise applications
• Maintain procedures and reports that provide technical support to the entire organization
• Consult stakeholders on best-fit, innovative applications, and support the implementation of new solutions
• Participate in business-wide meetings to represent Enterprise Applications topics
• Manage application life cycle, including new implementations, enhancements, upgrades and retirements
• Travel to other locations as needed

Characteristics and Skills:

• Experience in the industrial manufacturing industry or a comparable industry
• Experience with Managed Services (Application Support, ERP Hosting)
• Experience with Vendor Contracts (Project SOWs, SLAs)
• Experience with Application Management (Life Cycle, Release, Change/Continuous Improvements)
• Hands on experience with planning, implementing and running various version of EPICOR or similar ERP
• Experience with implementing, operating and integration ERP with CRM, PLM, MES, Digital Marketing, e-Commerce Platforms, HRIS or other neighboring system domains
• Hands on experience with .Net and other programming languages
• Experience with Data Management & Business Intelligence
• Experience with Integration Platforms
• Experience in relevant business functional areas (Design to Deploy, Plan to Make, Procure to Pay, Experience to Deliver, Quote to Cash, Financial Management)
• Experience with departmental forecasting and budget management (OPEX, CAPEX)
• Experience with modern project management methodologies (full life cycle)