Manager, Enterprise Applications

Shannex; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare organization in Halifax is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Applications to oversee application support and development. This role requires strong project management skills and experience in ERP implementation. Ideal candidates will have a background in both technology and accounting, alongside a passion for enhancing services in the healthcare sector. Join the team to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Access to virtual healthcare

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Continuing education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Five or more years experience in leading an ERP configuration and implementation project.
• Experience in a management or supervisory role on an application delivery team.
• Established expertise in enterprise application support (ERP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, support, maintenance, and enhancement of a portfolio of applications.
• Mentor and support an internal team of system analysts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align applications development with business and technology.

Skills

Project management skills

Business process analysis

Requirements gathering

Vendor management

Working proficiency in French

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or computer science

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Manager, Enterprise Applications to join our Project Management and Software Solutions team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This is a Temporary Full Time Opportunity for approximately 16 months.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you\'ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include :

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24 / 7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Responsibility for the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement to a portfolio of applications and technology solutions
• Mentors, leads and supports internal team of system analysts.
• Subject Matter Expert for a portfolio of applications interconnecting software.
• Accountable for the availability and performance of applications portfolio, which includes the timely completion of user support requests through an internal team of system analysts.
• Collaborate with business and key stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and schedule applications development and enhancement aligned with technology, business, and security infrastructures.
• Establishes measurements of success of portfolio and team, plus provides regular reports on compliance on user adoption, data quality, security, alignment, etc.
• Influences and / or develops policies and procedures within the span of control for this position.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring :

• Bachelor's degree in commerce (with a major in accounting) and / or computer science (with a major in Information Science) is preferred. Consideration will be given to those who have experience in accounting and technology industries.
• Established project management skills with five or more years experience in leading an ERP configuration and implementation project.
• Experience in a management or supervisory role on an application delivery team
• Expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design and development, vendor management, enterprise application support (ERP), and a strong business understanding.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
• Working proficiency in French would be considered an asset

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People , apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.