Information Systems Manager

Job title: Information Systems Manager

Job description: Athenian Group is a full-service placement agency providing Professional Technical Recruitment, Staffing and Payroll services to Canada’s top Consulting, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction companies.

Our focus is on providing businesses with the highest quality of worker for both contract and permanent staff positions.

Our client is a Leading Energy Services company with multiple business lines operating across Western Canada.

Currently we are recruiting for an Edmonton, Alberta based;

Information Systems Manager

Our client is in the process of replacing their ERP and redesigning all of their internal business process to be more efficient and effective company wide. This is a golden opportunity to join our team on this exciting Digital Transformation journey.

The Manager, Information Systems (IS) will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, and the deploying of new and existing applications. The IS Manager will be accountable for ensuring maximum uptime and stability of all end-user support, enterprise resource planning system (ERP), software, APIs and peripherals. The IS Manager must be able to rally the organization around the technology plan and drive systems adoption with enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the gathering of business and technical requirements, and provide creative solutions to meet the needs of the internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate and work with cross functional teams to assess alignment of the systems capabilities with current and future business goals.
• Manage and improve the financial and operational aspects of the Company’s ERP system.
• Bridging business information and finance requirements with systems and technology.
• Lead and manage operational/business aspects of ERP.
• Identify needs of various departments and work closely with business partners, developers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement requirements.
• Ensure the data integrity of the business through exception reporting and identifying underlying issues.
• Identify and implement improvements in business processes.
• Educate staff and develop training for process improvements and the use of ERP features.
• Co-ordinate with the support resource to improve support and manage user support.
• Lead in the configuration and deployment of new modules / functionality in ERP.
• Track issues and risks communicate status/updates to the Executives and escalate issues.
• Lead initiatives that integrate ERP with other systems.
• Mentor colleagues and provide support and guidance.
• Work effectively with stakeholders to capture business requirements for product enhancements.
• Create system models, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to programmers.
• Maintain systems documentation, ensuring that it’s kept up-to-date and stored in a central location
• Manage employee performance, including reviews and evaluation of performance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, and proactively manage any upgrades required to maintain a competitive and efficient advantage in the marketplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Strong experience in managing ERP, Database (SQL and PL/SQL), and Reports, with experience in Database concepts and design (Preferred MS Dynamics GP).
• 5+ years in ERP management.
• Experience implementing and managing ERP systems with functional expertise in Financial Management, Supply Chain, HR and Manufacturing.
• Experience with core process redesign, continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading work streams/projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Software platforms including, but not limited to: Microsoft enterprise products (O365, SharePoint, Dynamics GP, Project), SQL databases, SSRS, Business Intelligence tools (Power BI), and various website development tools and project methodologies.
• Exposure to complete software development lifecycle.
• Strong technical knowledge of emerging IT/IS trends and technologies.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a complex and multi-stakeholder environment to provide leadership and innovative technology solutions.
• Ability to deal with multiple project deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of structured methodologies for the identification of user requirements and the development of specifications.

Other details:

• As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who are offered, and accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification and/or an Education and Accreditation Verification.

Company: Athenian Group

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 02:05:23 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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