ERP Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an experienced ERP Development Manager to lead our IBM i (AS/400) development team supporting our highly customized Mincron ERP system.

Summary:
This hands-on leadership role is for someone who wants to build process, mentor developers, and improve our development operations while staying technical. This is a "fix it and build it" opportunity for someone who wants to make real impact, not just maintain status quo. The ERP Manager will manage day-to-day development operations, implement best practices, capture tribal knowledge from long-tenured employees, improve QA processes, and ensure quality code reaches production. This role reports directly to the VP of IT and offers real autonomy to implement change and modernize development operations.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities:
* Provide leadership and direction to the development team (6-8 developers and QA staff)
* Manage team performance through regular reviews, feedback, mentoring, and accountability
* Assign work, manage workload and capacity, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions
* Hire, onboard, and develop team members as needed
* Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices for RPG development
* Conduct code reviews before production deployment to ensure quality and maintainability
* Manage Turnover change management process ensuring SOX compliance for all production changes
* Improve QA process to reduce bottlenecks and ensure thorough testing of changes
* Oversee strategic support and advancement of Mincron/Smart Distributor ERP on IBMi 7.4 platform

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience in the field
* 10+ years of IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) development experience
* 3+ years of managing developers or leading development teams
* Demonstrated success managing software development in a complex ERP environment
* Experience working in regulated environments requiring SOX compliance and audit trails
* Proven track record of improving development processes and team performance
* Experience with Mincron ERP is highly desirable but not required
* Experience capturing and documenting tribal knowledge from senior employees
* Warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing ERP experience is a plus
* Exceptional leadership qualities including ability to inspire, mentor, and hold team members accountable
* Strong RPG IV/ILE RPG programming skills with ability to review and guide code quality
* In-depth knowledge of DB2 for i including physical files, logical files, and SQL
* Experience with change management tools such as Turnover, MDCMS, Implementer, or similar
* Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
* Strong project management skills with track record of removing impediments and driving projects to completion
* Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to navigate complex business and technical challenges
* Outstanding communication skills capable of engaging with technical teams, stakeholders, and business users

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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