Z2019 Enterprise Applications Manager
Vacancy Notice: 09/08/2019
Application Deadline: 9/8/2019 By 4:00pm CST
Position Type: Professional
REPORTS TO:
- Chief Information Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
Excellent customer relations skills and presence to manage the daily support of the college’s Ellucian Colleague ERP system and the ongoing evolution of its implementation. Management for the system administration of the ERP and integration with legacy systems. Strong project management skills and a familiarity with relational data base management systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides leadership and direction in the management of a diverse portfolio of enterprise applications.
- Works closely with the CIO of Communication and Information Services to ensure effective planning, strategies, and execution of key initiatives.
- Provides and makes recommendations and assists in the selection of solutions to advance the technology posture.
- Participates in the development, support, and enforcement of College technology policies and procedures.
- Identifies enhancements for existing applications that can streamline and optimize processes.
- Manages and mentors the application development and support staff while defining the appropriate organizational structure and providing technical leadership.
- Works with business units and senior management to understand system requirements and business objectives in order to develop an enterprise roadmap for future application enhancements, upgrades and/or replacements.
- Focuses on business value and quality of service while working to create efficiencies and reduce the cost of application development, maintenance and support.
- Provides leadership for implementation planning and execution of software rollouts, upgrades and integrations.
- Assists the CIO to manage relationships and negotiations with vendors and technology partners.
- Establishes standards and methodologies for software development and enterprise services.
- Assists in the development of disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.
- Hires, supervises, develops, evaluates, and coaches staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Applications, or a related field and three years of related work experience or; seven years of a combination of related education, training, and work experience.
- Knowledge of SQL Server solutions.
- Prior management of enterprise application development, implementation and support.
- Experience with both vendor applications and customized software.
- Ability to prioritize projects and manage resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
PREFERENCES:
- Experience with information systems in a 100+ user environment.
- Experience with Colleague ERP Systems and Applications.
- Experience in post-secondary education environment.
- Building and leading teams in a range of technology implementations; ideally in a higher education or not-for-profit setting.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full time position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPER (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution). Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.
Application Procedure
Background checks and driving records are considered in all hiring decisions.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please email Human Resource Services.
Application materials are required and must be received in the Human Resource Services office by the application deadline in order to be considered for the position.
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