Business Systems Manager

Deutsche Windtechnik•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Deutsche Windtechnik is seeking a Business Systems Manager to lead the Business Systems Team and oversee the performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system along with other software systems. This position serves as a strategic partner to business operations, ensuring the business systems align with organizational objectives and drive operational excellence. The Business Systems Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in managing the Business Systems Team, guiding, developing, and inspiring a high-performing team while ensuring that business systems deliver measurable business value. This role is also about driving execution and delivering results, ensuring that the company's IFS ERP system and all integrated systems evolve with the business and serve as the backbone for efficient operations and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in a similar role, or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience working with and building ERP systems and applications
Proven experience managing ERP systems (IFS experience strongly preferred)
Strong proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Working knowledge of ERP administration, configuration, and system integrations
Understanding of business process mapping and workflow optimization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and training facilitation abilities
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Project management capabilities with attention to detail
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Valid driver's license (NON-CDL or CDL)
Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
Ability to work on-site and travel occasionally as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewables field operations a plus

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of the company's ERP system and roadmap
Manage, mentor, and support the professional growth of team members
Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to align software development initiatives with operational goals
Facilitate integration of existing and new applications
Oversee departmental planning, project prioritization, and performance metrics
Develop and manage budgets, vendor relationships, and service level agreements
Establish standards, policies, and best practices for business systems usage across the organization
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and customer service excellence
Lead the administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the ERP system
Partner with departments to refine business processes and translate needs into effective software enhancements
Ensure ERP data integrity, system security, user access controls, and high system performance
Manage system upgrades, patches, and integration with other business applications
Oversee incident resolution, root cause analysis, and proactive system monitoring
Document processes, create training materials, and provide end-user support and education
Lead ERP-related projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-deployment support
Analyze system utilization and recommend improvements to maximize ERP functionality and ROI