Manager, Enterprise Software Engineering

Wolters Kluwer•New York, NY

About The Position

About the Role: As a Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team in software engineering, ensuring the development of robust and scalable enterprise-level applications. This role involves accountability for the team's performance and delivering software solutions that align with organizational goals.

Requirements

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Leadership: Proven experience managing JDE technical/functional teams, including CNC, development, and module analysts.
JDE Application & Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of core JDE modules (Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing, Transportation, etc.), Orchestrator, UDOs, Café One, AIS, and custom object lifecycle.
CNC & System Architecture: Strong knowledge of JDE CNC administration, environment management, security roles, performance tuning, ESU deployment, and system integrations.
Software & ERP Solution Design: Ability to design scalable JDE solutions, integrate third-party applications, and oversee custom development using JDE toolsets (UBEs, BSFNs, Tables, BI Publisher).
Performance & Issue Resolution: Advanced skills in diagnosing complex JDE application, CNC, and business process issues; managing batch performance; and optimizing end-to-end workflows.
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Advanced ability to troubleshoot complex ERP functional and technical issues, including JDE environment or application challenges.
Enterprise Architecture Alignment: Understanding of how JDE fits within a broader enterprise landscape, including data governance, APIs/web services, cloud components, and middleware.
Quality Control & Change Management: Experienced with JDE change control, object management, package builds, test cycle management, and ERP release governance.
Team Mentorship: Ability to develop JDE talent, coach engineers and analysts, and build a collaborative, high-performing ERP team.
Executive-Level Reporting: Strong capability to communicate project updates, risks, ERP health metrics, and long-term roadmap recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the performance, development, and daily operations of the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne technical and functional teams, including CNC administrators, JDE developers, and module analysts.
Oversee the design, configuration, customization, and enhancement of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications, ensuring scalable solutions across Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain modules.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, JDE CNC best practices, environment strategies, security models, and Oracle standards, including ESU/ASU lifecycle management and orchestrator governance.
Conduct regular assessments of JDE environments, integrations, and custom objects, reviewing code quality (UBE, BSFN, Orchestrations), performance tuning, and adherence to JDE development methodologies.
Lead root-cause analysis for complex ERP issues, including CNC performance, batch job failures, interoperability challenges, and functional process breakdowns, delivering long-term, sustainable solutions.
Foster strong collaboration with Finance, Operations, Service, and IT infrastructure teams to ensure JDE solutions meet cross-functional business needs and support enterprise-wide process optimization.
Implement and maintain robust quality control and change management processes for JDE ESUs, package builds, environment promotions, and orchestrator deployments.
Develop and manage project plans for JDE upgrades, integrations, migrations, and enhancement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with corporate standards.
Mentor, coach, and develop JDE technical and functional team members, building expertise in CNC, Orchestrator, UDOs, and module-specific capabilities.
Provide regular reporting on ERP stability, performance metrics, enhancement progress, and team productivity to senior leadership.