IT Applications Portfolio Manager

1 week ago


Carbondale, Illinois, United States Gentex Full time
About the Role

Gentex Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Applications Manager to join our team. As a key member of our IT leadership team, you will be responsible for enabling application solutions and maintaining our application portfolio to achieve Gentex's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of analysts in supporting business objectives through enterprise application solution analysis, support, and integration.
  • Implement and manage SAP Basis support across two geo-diverse ERP environments.
  • Develop and maintain an IT Applications Portfolio and roadmap in collaboration with the overall IT strategy.
  • Provide SAP Basis management and oversight to geo-diverse deployments.
  • Lead team in troubleshooting all application issues and assist with resolving ERP issues.
  • Responsible for the application of software development lifecycle and implementation of best practices.
  • Work with outside consultants and vendors to ensure that the IT applications provide enough capability to deliver the desired level of business performance.
  • Coordinate with other departments to understand and meet their business requirements.
  • Evaluate IT application requirements and capabilities and make recommendations.
  • Responsible for measuring and optimizing application performance.
  • Initiates and leads recovery actions after system failures.
  • Establishes budgetary requirements for ensuring that the applications keep up with business demands and can continue to be supported by manufacturers.
  • Provides support to and trains team in IT application administration and usage.
  • Leads effort to provide regular and updated training to all Gentex employees for IT applications.
  • Monitors and maintains application platform stability.
  • Prepares and maintains documentation of IT application.
  • Develop and manage relationships with service providers, vendors, and consultants.
  • Develop and maintain and tests disaster recovery plans.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Management or equivalent.
  • SAP S/4 HANA Basis, Project Management, ITIL, or Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred.
  • 8+ years in IT, 5+ years in an IT Leadership role supporting application and system management.
  • Managing a team of analysts working on enterprise level software and/or projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, develop, and maintain an IT Applications Portfolio and roadmap in collaboration with an overall IT strategy.
  • Current on manufacturing/business applications, trends in IT, and experience evaluating/implementing new innovative IT solutions.
  • Relevant business/industry acumen with the ability to quickly and thoroughly understand business priorities, operations, and IT enablement potential.
  • Well-versed with administration and support of SAP BASIS. Should have hands-on experience with SAP integration, upgrades, etc.
  • Project management and program oversight related to application development and security management.
  • Vendor management experience creating an elastic work force to provide staff augmentation, functional business case development, and off boarded solutions.
What We Offer

Gentex Corporation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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