IT Delivery Manager - Finance & Procurement Systems at Bose Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

The Information Technology team at Bose exists to deliver valuable and reliable business and technology solutions with an innovative, engaged, and collaborative team focused on contributing to our corporate vision.

Job Description

We're seeking a n IT Delivery Manager for our Finance and Procurement Systems team. This role is responsible for solution delivery across Finance and G&A, focusing on SAP FICO, SAP Ariba, and Vertex. We need someone with both the technical expertise to design and implement solutions and the leadership skills to manage and guide outsourced delivery resources.

As the primary solution architect and delivery manager for Finance and Procurement systems, this role plays a critical part in ensuring that our IT solutions effectively support finance, procurement, and tax functions. You will work hands-on to create high-quality solutions, while also collaborating closely with outsourced partners to drive delivery excellence. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, delivering systems that empower our business in a global, multi-channel environment.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Oversee outsourced delivery teams for finance and procurement systems, focusing on execution, milestones, and effective issue and risk management.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders across finance, procurement, and tax to understand requirements, prioritize needs, and deliver solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Foster a collaborative culture within the team and with external partners, providing mentorship and technical direction as needed.

• Prioritize work, track key metrics, and report accomplishments to stakeholders and leadership.

• Drive operational excellence by managing external vendors, ensuring adherence to best practices, and fostering high-quality deliverables.

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure that our solutions align with corporate standards and best practices.

Hands-on Solution Delivery:

• Design and deliver solutions across SAP FICO, SAP Ariba, and Vertex, meeting the specific needs of our finance, procurement, and tax functions.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Finance and G&A systems, providing technical and functional guidance on SAP and Vertex solutions .

• Manage configuration, testing, and deployment of finance, tax, and procurement systems with a focus on quality and alignment to business requirements.

• Work directly with outsourced delivery partners to govern delivery standards, ensuring quality, consistency, and documentation.

Governance and Process Improvement:

• Develop and enforce delivery standards, templates, and documentation requirements for our Finance and G&A systems, enhancing quality and control.

• Streamline processes for finance, procurement, and tax teams by implementing effective, scalable solutions and enabling smoother system operations.

• Proactively identify improvement opportunities across the solution landscape, making recommendations to drive efficiencies and system optimization.

Required Competencies:

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  Business Acumen: Deep understanding of finance, tax, and procurement processes, with an ability to discuss and solve business challenges.

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  Leadership & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a record of delivering measurable results and successfully managing external vendors.

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  Technical Expertise: Strong grasp of SAP FICO, SAP Ariba, and Vertex, with a deep understanding of their capabilities and business value.

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  Complexity Management: Skillful at handling competing priorities and navigating cross-functional environments.

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  Communication: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, with an ability to build rapport and influence across diverse teams and levels of expertise .

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  Change Management: Demonstrated experience driving change and managing adoption across technology solutions.

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  Operational Excellence: Track record of accountability, delivering quality results, and effectively managing external delivery teams.

Experience Requirements:

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  Finance Systems: 7+ years working with SAP FICO, including extensive knowledge of financial accounting and controlling processes.

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  Procurement Systems: 5+ years of SAP Ariba experience, especially in indirect procurement processes, configuration, and integration.

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  Tax Systems: 5+ years using Vertex or similar tax automation tools, including multi- jurisdiction tax configuration and reporting.

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  Outsourced Delivery Management: Proven experience managing third-party vendors and partners, ensuring quality, accountability, and alignment with project goals.

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  Solution Design : Practical experience with systems configuration and solution design within large-scale, global companies.

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  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Success working with stakeholders across finance, tax, procurement, IT, and outsourced partners.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Finance, Business or a related field.

• Relevant certifications in SAP (FICO, Ariba) or Vertex are a plus.

*** This role is hybrid, with three in-person days at our Atlanta office. This requirement is non-flexible.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com