Overview
On Site
$Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
SDLC
ERP
BI
OPAL
Job Details
Our client values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and offers a vibrant work environment and the experience you need to grow and excel. From its iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to its thriving arts and culinary scenes, Philadelphia offers something for everyone. With its affordable cost of living, with large, diverse parks and recreation system, and renowned educational institutions, Philadelphia offers a dynamic and welcoming community.
There is a diversity of topographies within a two to three hours radius of Philadelphia - from the gorgeous Pocono Mountains to the beaches of neighboring New Jersey, and sprawling farmlands in Lancaster County to the west, moving to Philly will allow you to immerse yourself in nature.
Position overview / Statement of Work
- The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technical Manager is responsible for managing a team tasked with overseeing ERP technical functions for the OPAL ERP and DW/BI project.
- he team's focus areas include implementation of all technical aspects of the ERP project including BI and third-party applications.
- This is a permanent exempt position that will move to maintenance and support after the project is complete (in 3-4 years).
- This role reports to the OPAL Product Manager
Work activities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the OPAL technical team.
- Mentor and grow the OPAL technical team while keeping them engaged and focused on the OPAL ERP and DW/BI project goals.
- Help create a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members are encouraged to ask questions and work in the open
- Be familiar with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC).
- Be skilled in unblocking roadblocks for team members from technical issues.
- Provide leadership and guidance during the implementation in the technical areas for ERP, BI and 3rd party bolt-on applications.
- Analyze, define, and prioritize the different methods available to deliver each of the desired integrations, conversions, and reporting solutions.
- Select and validate that the selected method for each desired integration, conversion, and reporting solution is documented.
- Prepare for and test the desired integrations, conversions, and reporting solutions to validate the development is in compliance with selected method and meets the technical design.
- Oversee the timely completion of deliverables required by the project work plan.
- Oversee the overall design, testing and deployment of the technical areas of the ERP and DW/BI Project.
- Manage the technical team and ensure the coordination of their work with other team members.
- Communicate with functional users to clarify requirements and testing.
- Review and approve technical specifications.
- Confirm delivered code complies with development standards.
- Lead break fix and regression testing efforts after system deployment.
- Analyze vendor provided new release integration and reporting technologies to determine relevance to optimize current or satisfy new technical requirements.
- Define and design the relevant new release integration and reporting technology's ability to meet or improve technical requirements.
- Select, validate, and document each relevant new release integration and reporting technology.
- Prepare for and test each new release integration and reporting technology to validate the technology satisfies the revised technical requirements.
- Support and maintain the production systems.
Skills/ experience of the assigned staff
Required
- Strong written and oral communication skills (including ability to present ideas in user-friendly, business-friendly, and technical language) and interpersonal skills with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.
- Strong meeting facilitation and interviewing skills.
- Ability to work well with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced organization.
- Supervising, coaching, and collaborating skills.
Highly Desired/Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
- Experience or education in accounting, finance, operations management, IT, business administration, statistics, data science or related fields preferred.
- Experience with ERP development, including customizations, modifications, bolt-on, workflow, interface development, and data conversions; and
- Experience in managing teams.
- Experience with implementing ERP and/or DW/BI solutions strongly preferred.
- Master's degree in a related field is preferred.