Application Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-directed Senior IT Specialist at the Independent Contributor level to act as a Project Manager for critical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation initiatives and provide level 2 support for existing applications such as the Budgeting and Forecasting system. This role requires a blend of deep technical understanding of enterprise resource planning systems, strong project management acumen, and a comprehensive grasp of financial processes. The successful candidate will independently drive project success from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of complex ERP solutions that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities :

Project Leadership & Management :

• Independently plan, execute, and finalize complex ERP implementation projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, including detailed tasks, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring financial adherence and reporting.

ERP System Expertise :

Stakeholder Management & Communication :

Risk Management & Quality Assurance :

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Tell employers what skills you have

Management Skills

Budgets

Leadership

Oracle

Change Management

Quality Assurance

ERP

PRINCE2

Risk Management

Information Technology

SAP

Project Management

PMP

Presentation Skills

Business Requirements