Global ERP Development Manager

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Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

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Global ERP Development Manager

Globally manages the ERP development staff of the IT department. In addition, continues to perform development work, when necessary, while serving as the leader of the team.

Provide leadership and management to the global ERP development staff, while supporting the definition, analysis and implementation of information systems and business solutions. This support includes both global business processes and global IT solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong leadership while working with the global IT development staff, end-users, IT management and business analyst team members, while supporting the implementation of strategic information systems and business solutions that support the operational needs of the business.

• Provide management of global IT resources (primarily the development staff) and other project team members for the implementation of information systems and business solutions. This includes responsibilities associated with day-to-day project management, such as, but not limited to project definition (scope, timeframe, resources, costs), weekly status, issue identification and resolution, etc.

• Manages consultants, contract programmers, interns, part-time clerical assistance, and business team members, as needed.

• Provide guidance to, and support IT professional development of, the development staff by day-to-day management of project personnel, setting and monitoring annual performance objectives and conducting performance reviews, training, (formal and informal OJT).

• Perform analysis and development duties and activities. Provide overall development support in the implementation of new ERP application software packages, package modules and new releases upgrades. Projects may be global and cross-divisional and can be solely business re-engineering and/or IT. This support should be of the highest quality, on-time and within budget.

• Plans and schedules development projects and staff assignments. Coordinates the scheduling of work with the other IT departments, including business analyst and technical teams, as well as the business community.

• Assist in the identification of multiple alternatives and objectively evaluate each for the best solution balancing both business needs and cost benefits.

• Demonstrate strong formal and informal communication skills including written, oral and team.

• Reads, writes, and communicates fluently in English.

• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Additional Job Functions: (Other Less Critical Job Activities)

• Coordinates / directs the activities of project teams to accomplish the goals of a project. Team members may be other IT staff, as well as end-user staff.

• Note: Other duties may be assigned, as required, based upon the demands of project or problem resolution specifics.

Managerial Responsibilities:

This position has a staff of global, professional IT analysts and/or developers as direct reports and is the final decision maker on hiring and terminating. Also provides direction and management to project team members, consultants, contract programmers, interns, and temporary help, as required. Management includes work assignments, discipline, quality/performance reviews, training, and scheduling.

Competencies:

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Analytical skills, IT technical skills, understanding of business operations, business ethics, problem solving ability, teamwork, leadership, effective communication skills, organizational skills, professionalism, commitment to quality, ability to manage multiple concurrent projects/tasks.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Formal Education Required:

College degree in IT is required.

Practical Work Experience Required:

• 8 - 10 years of applications programming experience.

• 8 - 10 years of systems analysis and design experience.

• 5 - 7 years of experience in project management skills.

• 5 - 7 years of experience in managerial project leadership and/or overseeing the work of project team members is preferred, but not required.

• Read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

Special Knowledge and Skill:

• Demonstrates leadership and management abilities.
• General knowledge and understanding of business operations.
• In-depth knowledge of specific functional areas of business operations (manufacturing, finance & accounting, sales & distribution, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of the SAP S/4HANA application software and SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), including its functions and capabilities, installation, and support requirements.
• Additional application software systems and technology platforms are a plus, such as Avalara, Goplicity, Vertex, Readsoft, Easysoft, Screen Personas, Liquid UI, etc.
• Proficiency in analysis, design, and testing techniques.
• Good project management skills, including planning, methodologies, time tracking, leadership, etc.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of multiple computing platforms.
• Working knowledge of multiple relational databases.
• Working knowledge of IT communication networks.

Analytical Abilities:

Requires an elevated level of analytical ability and creativity to develop effective and cost-efficient business solutions, through the deployment of IT solutions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write formal business correspondence and specification documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and vendors. Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Technical Skills:

Must be highly skilled in the use of personal computers. This includes proficient use of Microsoft Office 365 applications, such as, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams.

• Proficiency with, but not limited to, SAP Applications and Databases, Development Tools and Integration Components, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), ABAP, SQL, CDS Views, Java, JavaScript, SAPGUI, Eclipse, Adobe Forms, Adobe Live Cycle Designer, Smartforms, SAPScript, S/4HANA, SD, FI/CO, MM, PP, EH&S, PM, CS, QM, TMS, SCM, WM, EWM, BW, APO, GTS, EDI, IDOC Analysis and Development, SAP Fiori Apps, SAP Netweaver Gateway, Web Services Design and Development, API/BAPI Design and Development, Custom Development for BADIs, Enhancements and User Exits, SAP PI/XI, Business Explorer, Liquid UI, Debugging and Tracing Utilities, HTML, XML, SAP Workflow, Technical Specification Design.
• Working knowledge of, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, Linux, Web Browsers and VPN clients.
• Basic understanding of IT communication networks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required but would be helpful.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to operate a computer and telephone. This position will be required to view a computer screen on a regular basis. (80 - 100%)
• Sitting at desk or conference table (90 - 100%).
• Some travel, including overnight travel, may be required for training opportunities and/or business engagement at various locations. (0 - 20%)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Works from home and/or in an office environment with controlled climate and quiet conditions. (80 - 100%)
• Some travel, including overnight travel, may be required for training opportunities and/or business engagement at various locations. (0 - 20%)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.