Business Applications Manager - ITW Global Brands

ITW Global Brands specializes in servicing the Auto Aftermarket, selling car care products under the Black Magic®, Blue Coral®, Fast Orange®, Fix-A-Flat®, Genuine Innovations®, Gumout®, No Touch®, Permatex®, Rain-X®, Slime®, and Spray Nine® brands. These brands compete in the wiper blade, engine repair, hand cleaner, appearance, cleaners & degreasers, tire repair and performance products segments of the Automotive Aftermarket. Many of our brands are #1 in their respective categories.

We’re committed to investing in our people and aim to support our colleagues in their development and long-term career growth with ITW. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that makes us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk. We’re proud of what we do and even more proud of how we do it.

ITW Global Brands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead a technically strong team of IT professionals supporting business-critical applications for four US-based Divisions within the Automotive Aftermarket organization of ITW.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing IT systems, implementing strategic technology initiatives, project management, and providing leadership to a team of IT professionals. As a key member of the IT department, the Business Applications Manager plays a vital role in the stability, reliability, security, and efficiency of business-critical applications while ensuring alignment with business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of J.D. Edwards E1, Business Intelligence, Mobile Barcoding, and Forms solutions.
• Manage internal and external resources to support day-to-day operations and projects.
• Work with managers and business leader to identify business needs and incorporate into business systems strategy.
• Coordinate upgrades to JDE E1 and business system software applications.
• Work with team to troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to mitigate recurrence.
• Create functional and technical specifications and direct development teams to complete projects.
• Ensure JDE functional support and training is provided to end users and efficient use of software is being promoted.
• Lead/participate in Core Teams and host frequent meetings to review issues, documentation standards, and common procedures.
• Fulfill data requests utilizing tools available.
• Maintain disaster recovery plan for all business applications and coordinate periodic testing of disaster recovery process.
• Maintain system development standards and ensure adherence to standards.
• Lead a variety of Projects in support of business systems and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and meet the agreed upon performance requirements.
• Identify, lead and develop talent in order to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness in meeting company goals. 
• Additional related duties as assigned.  

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of direct reports.
• Strong understanding and experience supporting business-critical technical environments.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture through effective leadership and team development.
• Experience in deploying, supporting and optimizing a leading business intelligence tool.
• Experience working with business leaders and business functions and can demonstrate a strong track record of success understanding the needs of the business and delivering solutions that meet those needs. 
• Proven attention to detail with high-level problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to complete complex projects and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Experience in providing support to manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Extensive project management experience, leading multiple projects at the same time. 
• Can be based out of one of the following office locations: Houston, TX; Solon, OH; Lakeland, FL; or San Luis Obispo, CA.  A U.S.-based remote work environment may be considered for this position.
• 10 - 30 % travel may be required.

Additional Competencies:

• Experience with JD Edwards E1, barcoding software, EDI technologies, AS400 and WinTel-based systems.
• Highly motivated and energetic attitude with strong initiative and desire to lead, mentor, and learn.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills to effectively collaborate with management, staff, peers, in various U.S. and worldwide locations.
• Thinks systematically and inspires change.  Understands the "big picture" and the interrelationships of multiple businesses, systems and activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships to share information, establish partnerships, and leverage experience to accomplish the organization’s goals.
• Provide and foster excellent customer service.  Anticipates and meets the needs of end users and demonstrate commitment to ongoing service improvement.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.