Manager ERP Tech Solutions (Onsite)

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

The Manager of ERP Technology serves as the technical leader responsible for the architecture, performance, and reliability of the organization's ERP systems. This role drives hands-on oversight of ERP infrastructure, integrations, and system health, ensuring optimal uptime, scalability, and security. The manager leads cross-functional technical teams in implementing ERP enhancements, resolving complex issues, and maintaining compliance with enterprise standards. With deep expertise in ERP platforms and system administration, this position is pivotal in translating business needs into robust, sustainable technical solutions.

The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

This is an onsite role at our Salisbury, MD Corporate Offices.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration, configuration, and integration of ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC and S/4 HANA with Rise, Oracle).
• Lead the architecture, performance and reliability of the organization's ERP systems.
• Ensure system integrity, data security, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to ERP and Database platforms.
• Develop and enforce ERP and database governance policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to ERP support and database teams.
• Monitor system performance and user support metrics; implement improvements as needed.
• Coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity planning for ERP and database systems.
• Stay current with ERP and database technology trends and recommend innovations.

Key Attributes:

• Implementation and management of ERP and Database system across the enterprise
• Monthly SLA metrics collection and review.
• Investigation, communication, and resolution of SLA's compliance issues.
• Leadership of service-disruption events to include root cause determination, customer(s) communication, and escalation to vendor and internal management teams.
• Development of the annual technology roadmap
• Associate guidance, development, and supervision that includes structuring training and development plans to ensure growth and advancement

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in ERP systems management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with SAP Basis and S/4 Hana with Rise environments or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of database administration (Hana, Oracle, SQL Server, Oracle, system architecture, and integration).

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Experience Preferred

• Azure Database administration

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.