Global Manager-Enterprise Platforms

FutureStep Korn Ferry; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureStep Korn Ferry is seeking a Global ERP Manager to oversee the ERP system environment for all SI Group affiliates. In this role, you will manage system availability and performance while leading a global team.

Qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of ERP system administration experience and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Candidate must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of ERP system administration experience.
• Ability to work effectively in an international team environment.
• Experience supervising staff in a global setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global ERP system environment for SI Group.
• Ensure system availability and performance for all affiliates.
• Lead implementation of enterprise applications including installation and upgrades.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

SQL Server

Windows Server

Job description

Job Description

SI Group is a leading global developer and manufacturer of chemical intermediates, specialty resins, providing solutions that are critical to the quality and performance of countless industrial and consumer goods, operating on five continents with facilities in 10 countries and working closely with customers in more than 90 countries. Their focus is on nine key market segments: rubber resins, antioxidants, fuels and lubricants, plastic additives, industrial resins, adhesive resins, surfactants, engineering plastics, and pharma & specialty. With more than 100 years of innovation as a foundation, we are paving the way forward for the next generation of chemistry and partnering with our customers to build a better tomorrow.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Infrastructure and will be held accountable for managing the global ERP system environment serving all SI Group affiliated companies. The role ensures system availability and acceptable performance during all business hours for each affiliate, analyzes fiscal requirements including staffing, equipment, supplies and outside services, drives the vision, daily operation and support of a global high performing Enterprise Platforms team located at corporate headquarters, performs people management functions for the Enterprise Platforms team, continually evaluates the Enterprise Platforms structure and people to improve productivity and effectiveness, and creates and maintains an atmosphere that is stimulating and motivating to the team.

Adhere to the values, vision and mission of the Global Information Technology Department.

Enterprise Platform Leadership and Support

Ensure enterprise systems availability and acceptable performance to all SI Group affiliates. Create and execute standards for access and utilization of the enterprise systems, revising to meet changing needs and requirements. Participate in computer system audits, providing documentation for all actions applied to the enterprise systems. Prepare expense and capital budget recommendations, monitor and reconcile expenditures, and ensure company assets are maintained responsibly. Responsible for the functionality of all ERP related applications installed in the Global Data Center, including installation of software release levels, patches, upgrades, conversions and interfaces. Ensure the integrity, safety, and security of the corporate computing platforms, including backup and recovery strategies. Lead the team toward continual improvement in performance and stability of all Enterprise applications, resulting in optimized user experience globally.

Lead Implementation of Enterprise Applications

Implement Enterprise applications including but are not limited to software installation, patch installation and upgrades, interfaces, system architecture, database conversion, and code migration. Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for all enterprise managed software and systems. Recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions. Provide technical solutions to meet requirements more efficiently, with greater reusability, and/or longer life.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience
• 10 years ERP system administration
• Strong analytical, organizational, oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively in an international team environment; Proven leadership and teamwork qualities
• Experience with relational databases and SQL Server desirable
• Knowledge of Windows server operating systems, IIS and web services a plus
• Experience supervising staff and managing Enterprise class applications in a global environment.
• Demonstrate ability to respond rapidly to and resolve system problems, outages, and alerts.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.