Manager of Business Applications

Company: Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a Manager of Business Applications for a permanent position with our client in Newark DE.





This position is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of, and personnel within, the Business Applications, Project Management, and Quality Assurance functions of the IT organization. Position requires formulating priorities consistent with the organization's vision, while being responsive to growth. Lastly, the position is responsible for fostering the growth of capabilities of the department, and the individuals therein.





DUTIES:

I. Maintain and Develop the Business Applications group's Lifecycle Operations

Oversee applications supporting: Utility Billing, Financial Accounting, Workforce Management, Asset Management, Geographic Information Systems, Reporting, Batch Scheduling, and their respective components

Assures that a roadmap and lifecycle is developed for the portfolio

II. Maintain and Develop the Project Management and Quality Assurance group's programs


Assures the use of approved methodologies for PM and QA initiatives
Maintain and develop success criteria for all PM and QA initiatives

III. Plans and Develops the Annual Budget, Application Roadmap, & Project Schedule


Monitors all expenses and capital expenditures against budgeted expectations
Prepares draft budgets (personnel, expense, and capital) for submission

IV. Assures Compliance to Controls, Policies, and Regulatory filings



Enforce adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley key controls, company policies, and department practices
Comply with and support activities initiated by Audit personnel
Oversee preparation for, and draft responses to audit and security assessments
Oversee implementation of approved audit and assessment recommendations


V. Assures the Department's risk is managed and minimized


Ensure adherence with contractual obligations, licensing terms, manufacturer requirements, and best practices based on published authoritative guidance
Meet with vendors & advisory services to canvass suitable capabilities at competitive rates

VI. Provides Leadership and Management


Develop strategic and tactical priorities
Make formal recommendations to the Director and IT Steering Committee regarding the impact and advisability of existing or new programs, controls, and policies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:





Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, with a minimum ten years' experience in Business Systems/Applications through full lifecycle migrations or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters' degree preferred. Three or more years of leadership responsibilities, including strategy, budgeting and staffing. Extensive experience in commercial software or outsourced solutions selection and deployment. Knowledgeable and hands on experience with utility billing applications, financial applications, enterprise reporting tools, enterprise batch schedulers, Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL, Linux OS, and Windows OS.





ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:





Experience: Leading the design and implementation of all aspects of a Business Application, Leading teams executing complex initiatives,
Managing compliance with software licensing and contract terms





Skills:
Managing (planning, budgeting, personnel, workflow),
Organizational and time management/prioritization, Independent production, Complex research, problem solving & analysis, Verbal, written and interpersonal communication with senior managers





Platforms:
Oracle Utilities (Customer Care and Billing, Mobile Workforce Management), PeopleSoft Financials, ESRI GIS, Infor EAM,

IBM Cognos, Automic Automation Engine












Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.PandoLogic.Category: Technology, Keywords: Business Application Manager

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