Kforce is working with a reputable and renowned wellness & beauty brand in search of an IT Applications Manager to join their team! This position is full time, direct hire and hybrid in office 2-3 days a week near Stamford, CT.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to serve as the IT Applications Manager. In this role, you will support core business processes, including finance/accounting, HR, order processing, EDI, supply chain, and procurement. This position reports to the Senior Director of IT and is part of a 4+ person IT team.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day operation of our core on-premises IT applications, which include an ERP system (Infor Syteline) and an EDI system (Sterling Integrator)
Lead the managed services providers that support the core IT applications
Serve as the primary point of contact for our internal ERP application user teams around order processing, financial processes such as invoicing, and supply change management processes
Lead communications with our 3rd Party Logistics provider on EDI topics
Manage application customization efforts through the standard development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
Support all peripheral SaaS applications as needed regarding application configuration, user access, and integration support
Manage development and support of integrations among in-house and peripheral systems
Collaborate with IT infrastructure and support team
Manage contractors and consulting staff hired as needed to develop and support our applications
Manage end-user training efforts as needed for all applications
Support development of IT budgets
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent 4-year degree, in Computer Science or related information technology field
Experience in hands-on application development - 5+ years
Experience with SQL database modeling, programming, and management - 5+ years; SQL Server is a plus
IT Project Management experience - 5+ years
ERP hands-on experience - 5+ years; Infor Syteline ERP software experience is a plus
Experience with EDI Technologies; IBM Sterling B2B Integrator experience is a plus
Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of learning and adapting quickly
Eager to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, software languages, and platforms
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel in cross-functional teams
Sense of ownership and accountability
Prior experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.