ERP Application Manager

Australia-Employment; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan + match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an ERP Applications Manager in Columbia, MD to own the ERP environment (Infor XA) performance, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations to optimize ERP functionality and business processes.

You will lead ERP support, upgrades, integrations, and governance, define the enterprise applications strategy, and manage vendors and internal stakeholders across IT and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT applications experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong ERP experience, preference for Infor XA, IBM i, or similar manufacturing-focused ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to ERP implementations, upgrades, or major business transformations.
• Experience supporting technology within a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of business processes across Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own ERP performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the ERP environment (Infor XA).
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to optimize ERP functionality and processes.

Skills

ERP experience

Leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business

Tools

Infor XA

IBM i

Job description

ERP Application Manager

$150000 - $180000 per year | Columbia, MD | On-site | Permanent

Amazing opportunity for an ERP Applications Administrator to join an industry leading manufacturing company!

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing organization that works collaboratively with clients in the construction, government, manufacturing and more!

Why join us?

• Annual Bonus!
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Life & disability insurance
• 401(k) plan + Bonus
• Paid holidays & PTO
• Exceptional company culture focused on safety, teamwork, and growth

Job Details

Manufacturing ERP & Enterprise Applications Manager

What you will do:

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the ERP environment (Infor XA)
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to optimize ERP functionality and improve business processes.
• Lead ERP support, enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and complex issue resolution.
• Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, security, and compliance with internal controls.
• Improve user adoption through effective training, documentation, communication, and ongoing support.
• Develop and lead the ERP roadmap, including the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a future ERP platform.
• Define and execute an enterprise applications strategy aligned with long-term business objectives and growth.
• Evaluate the application portfolio to identify opportunities to reduce redundancy, simplify the technology environment, and minimize technical debt.
• Drive integration and interoperability across enterprise systems and platforms.
• Deliver accurate, actionable reporting aligned with key financial and operational KPIs.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards covering data quality, definitions, ownership, and accessibility.
• Establish best practices for the full lifecycle of enterprise applications and data platforms, from implementation through ongoing support and optimization.
• Develop scalable application support and service management processes, incorporating ITIL-aligned practices where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain readiness for ISO 27001 requirements.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and SLAs to measure application performance, service delivery, and support effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, consultants, and third-party service providers.
• Build strong partnerships across Information Systems, Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT applications experience, including experience in leadership roles.
• Strong ERP experience, with a preference for Infor XA, IBM i, or similar manufacturing-focused ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading or making significant contributions to ERP implementations, upgrades, or major business transformations.
• Experience supporting technology within a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of business processes across areas such as Finance and Accounting, Supply Chain and Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations, Inventory and Production.
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, enterprise applications, and data architecture.
• Experience developing application support models, governance frameworks, and technology roadmaps.
• Experience managing technology vendors, system integrators, consultants, and offshore resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.