Enterprise Applications Manager or Enterprise Programmer/Analyst

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI

75d • $66,590 - $103,241 • Hybrid

About The Position

GRCC is looking for a either an Enterprise Applications Manager or Programmer/Analyst at a senior or mid level. The skill level, experience, desire for management, and other qualifications will determine the position offered. The Enterprise Applications Manager (Manager) is the team lead of our PeopleSoft ERP developers and business analysts. This role is pivotal in managing the development, implementation, and support of our enterprise systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development, ERP systems, and team leadership. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, deliverables, and scope, ensuring successful and timely completion of all development projects. Additionally, they will provide strategic guidance, foster a collaborative team environment, and drive continuous improvement in our development processes. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring the development team, managing large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality documentation and code standards. The candidate is expected to be a working manager and will be participating in different development project assigned to the team related to the PeopleSoft ERP.

Requirements

• SQL Development experience.
• Object Oriented Programming experience.
• 8+ years as an application developer with a strong project delivery record.
• 5+ years in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise systems.
• 3+ years as a PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle Cloud or similar ERP Developer experience.
• 5+ years as a technical lead in large-scale enterprise systems.
• Proven experience managing large development projects using project management tools.
• Experience in object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in relational databases and SQL.

Nice To Haves

• PeopleSoft development experience.
• Perceptive Content management and development experience.
• Experience with development in an enterprise level system or higher education environment.
• Experience in one or more higher education functional areas such as HR, Finance, Student Records, Student Financials, or Financial Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of PeopleSoft developers and business analysts, ensuring effective execution of development tasks and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to team members, ensuring personal growth and professional development.
• Manage team performance, conduct performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director of Administrative Enterprise Applications as it pertains to design decisions involving project management and business resources.
• Take ownership of project timelines, deliverables, and scope, ensuring successful and timely completion of all PeopleSoft development projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely communication on project progress.
• Ensure high-quality documentation for all development processes and outcomes.
• Provide guidance in complex problem-solving situations and participate in discussions with internal staff and outside vendors and consultants as required.
• Support the purchasing process by helping to assess the financial and technical implications of purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with project budgets and organizational goals.
• Assist with system upgrades and patches ensuring compatibility with the latest system functionality.
• Collaborate with testing teams to define test cases, manage the execution of tests, and track defects or issues through to resolution.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance by ensuring code updates meet functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Develop custom solutions for product functionality not currently available.
• Create and administer new and existing ERP integrations.
• Establish change control processes and provide direction to Administrative Enterprise Applications staff as to the successful use of those processes.
• Ensure effective communication between development teams, leadership, and business units, maintaining alignment on project progress and expectations.
• Facilitate regular meetings and discussions to drive collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Suggest recommendations for change in policies, practices, and processes where technology is involved and has a direct impact on the organization.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the development process, project management practices, and overall team workflows.
• Encourage the adoption of industry best practices in development, testing, and project management.
• Ensure all development work adheres to established coding standards, quality controls, and security policies.
• Implement privacy and security safeguards in order to comply with federal, state, and local law as well as institutional policies and regulations pertaining to records management and personally identifiable information (PII).
• Establish protocols and monitoring to limit loss of data and protect data from unauthorized access.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA, HIPAA, GRCC Policies, and related standards.
• Provide support for migrations, updates, fixes and issues outside of regular business hours as needed.
• Configure the PeopleSoft Interaction Hub portal providing self-service content to the college community.
• Actively collaborate/facilitate/participate in the integrations of 3rd party systems with PeopleSoft.
• Develop automated business process flows within PeopleSoft AWE, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums.
• Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time.
• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options, including the state retirement plan or a 401(a) with a 12% employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree