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Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications

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The Senior Manager of Enterprise Applications provides both functional and technical leadership for application development, configuration, and process optimization within enterprise systems, with a primary focus on Oracle Fusion HCM modules such as Payroll and Time & Labor. This role leads requirements gathering and analysis through collaboration with business users, peers, external partners, and leadership to deliver solutions that meet organizational needs. Additionally, the position oversees the creation of reports, queries, business cases, and presentations to support informed decision-making.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including multiple ERP implementation cycles. This role requires frequent interaction with business stakeholders and leadership. Experience in project management, process improvement, product management, and systems supporting HR, Payroll, and Finance is strongly preferred.

This is a Hybrid Position and will work up to 3 days in an Acosta Office in Lewisville, TX or Jacksonville, FL or relevant Acosta Hub.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work within the United States and must not require current or future employer sponsorship (i.e. H1-B, OPT, F1, CPT)

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Develop and maintain the enterprise applications roadmap to establish a strong technology foundation.
• Understand business drivers and capabilities (current and future) to design solution architecture that supports targeted outcomes.
• Establish governance processes for evaluating and approving technology investments and architectural changes.
• Define key success metrics, measure impact, and continuously optimize platform features for usability and effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise on trends, methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Analyze business requirements and deliver secure, scalable solution designs to guide implementation teams.
• Develop and enforce architectural principles, standards, and guidelines for consistency across the organization.
• Lead architecture reviews, design sessions, and proof-of-concept initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory standards.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business leaders to align solutions with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key solution providers, including ERP vendors (Oracle, UKG) and managed service partners.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, build consensus, and shepherd solutions through governance forums.

Cross-Functional Delivery

• Work across applications, architecture, data, and functional teams to design and implement best-practice solutions.
• Triangulate technology design, data, and process to deliver high-quality, scalable, and timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for technical architecture, data flows, and data models.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep platforms current and drive innovation.
• Ensure continuous leverage of technology assets through process redesign and standardization.
• Promote business process optimization and capacity building across the organization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement.
• Build and nurture high-performing teams across functional areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive IT leadership experience, including two or more ERP implementation cycles.
• Strong background in HR, Payroll, and Finance systems.
• Proven experience in project management, process improvement, and product management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Retail and Consumer Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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