Senior Manager, ERP Systems - SPARC Group, LLC

Overview:

The Senior Manager in charge of ERP systems, as a core member of the IT group, is responsible for the providing leadership and oversight of the ERP systems across a number of Sparc Group brands. The role will require working closely with the business to understand challenges and problems and solving them proactively.  This will also necessitate program managing a number of cross system initiatives and owning them end to end.  

Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic and functional leadership for Implementation and management of ERP Systems and its functions in a multi brand environment.
• Maintains strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders and actively collaborates across all levels of the organization
• Managing and Administering various ERPs across multiple brands working in a cross functional team structure to insure data consistency and integrity across systems
• Works with integration and technology teams to understand mapping, ensure delivery and devise highly available solutions for the ERP systems in the landscape.
• Manages project spend and deliverables insuring adherence when Project targets
• Leads continuous improvement exercises to drive effectiveness and efficiency in the Application delivery
• Implements, tests and designs applications insuring business needs are addressed
• Provides Technical guidance, problem solving and leadership for teams

 

Qualifications:

• Must have 8-12 years of experience leading, managing and supporting ERP systems in a complex Retail environment. Having SAP experience will be a big plus.
• Must have end to end functional understanding of Retail lifecycles from ideation to customer product delivery
• Must have experience with ERP solutions. SAP strongly preferred.
• Must have technical and functional acumen related to project delivery.
• Must be highly organized, and have strong communication skills.
• BS required; MS preferred. 10+ years of progressively responsible IT experience in specialty retail environments, inclusive of 5+ years in IT applications management position.
• A businessperson’s perspective and the ability to manage issues rather than tasks
• Understanding of businesses processes and ability to map and define data requirements between multiple systems
• Demonstrated professionalism, courtesy, and tact to others; and display high standards of ethical conduct
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.

 

Requirements & EEO Statement:SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals in the job application and interview process.Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and applicable state disability laws, it is the policy of SPARC to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.