IT Business Applications Manager

IT Business Applications Manager
Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite - 5 days/week)
Overview
The IT Business Applications Manager is responsible for leading, supporting, and optimizing enterprise business systems that enable core functions across HR,
Payroll, Finance, and Operations. This role oversees a team of application professionals and works closely with business leaders to ensure technology effectively supports workforce management, financial processes, and operational execution.
Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of business analysts and application administrators
• Establish priorities, performance expectations, and career development plans
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture supporting both office and field operations
• Ensure reliable support coverage for business-critical systems such as payroll and job costing

Business Applications Oversight

• Manage enterprise systems supporting:
  • HR & Payroll (HRIS, time and attendance, benefits administration)
  • Finance & Accounting (ERP, job costing, WIP, AP/AR, financial reporting)
  • Operations (project management, labor tracking, procurement)
• Ensure system availability, stability, and performance
• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and enhancement initiatives

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a strategic IT partner to HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations leadership
• Translate business needs into scalable application solutions
• Communicate system updates, outages, and enhancements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Vendor & Project Management

• Manage relationships with software vendors, consultants, and implementation partners
• Lead application-focused initiatives such as ERP upgrades and system enhancements
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions to improve efficiency and scalability

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure systems meet security standards, data privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Support compliance related to payroll, labor laws, and financial controls
• Maintain system documentation, user access controls, and change management processes

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing enterprise business applications
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Strong in business analysis (requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design)
• Experience with accounting, payroll, and HR systems (UKG preferred)
• Proven experience managing vendors and delivering application-related projects
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in multi-site or field-based environments (e.g., construction, engineering, or similar industries)
• Familiarity with applications such as Autodesk, CMiC, or Procore
• Experience supporting user adoption and change management initiatives
• PMP, ITIL, or other relevant certifications

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Business Process Optimization
• Vendor & Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Security & Compliance

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role with frequent use of computers and collaboration tools
• Occasional travel to other sites for meetings, training, or project work
• May require extended hours during major system implementations or key business cycles

Required Skills

• Enterprise application support
• SaaS platforms
• Project management
• Financial systems and reporting
• Leadership and team management

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $158000.00/yr.
Provided on request post interview request/pre interview
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.