IT Business Systems Manager

Universal Avionics; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Avionics is seeking an experienced IT Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of our enterprise business applications in Tucson, AZ. You will bridge business needs and technology, drive improvements, and enhance data integrity across the organization.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and other teams to optimize processes, governance, and security while guiding a skilled business systems team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience implementing, supporting, or managing enterprise business applications with leadership.
• Strong experience with ERP systems, enterprise integrations, and complex business processes.
• Proven success leading system implementations, upgrades, migrations, process improvements, and organizational change.
• Knowledge of governance, data management, access controls, vendor management, and IT service delivery.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, avionics, or another regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, business intelligence tools, workflow automation, and application lifecycle management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems and applications.
• Oversee the implementation, integration, enhancement, and lifecycle management of ERP and other critical business platforms.
• Partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and other functions to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Strengthen data quality, reporting, system integrations, and application governance.
• Ensure business applications support security, compliance, access controls, and business continuity requirements.
• Lead and develop the business systems team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and exceptional internal customer support.
• Manage technology vendors, software licensing, contracts, budgets, and service performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Tools

ERP systems

Enterprise integrations

BI tools

Workflow automation

Application lifecycle management

Microsoft 365

Job description

Universal Avionics

Job Title: IT Business Systems Manager
Job Category: Information/System Technology
Requisition Number: ITBUS001528
Location: Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: October 7, 2026

Job Details

IT Business Systems Manager

Shape the Technology Behind the Future of Flight!

At Universal Avionics, we're looking for an experienced IT Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of our enterprise business applications.

In this role, you'll bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, driving system improvements, strengthening data integrity, and helping teams work smarter across the organization.

If you're a collaborative technology leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing teams, and turning technology investments into measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems and applications.
• Oversee the implementation, integration, enhancement, and lifecycle management of ERP and other critical business platforms.
• Partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and other functions to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Strengthen data quality, reporting, system integrations, and application governance.
• Ensure business applications support security, compliance, access controls, and business continuity requirements.
• Lead and develop the business systems team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and exceptional internal customer support.
• Manage technology vendors, software licensing, contracts, budgets, and service performance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and workflow automation, to identify practical opportunities for business improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive experience implementing, supporting, or managing enterprise business applications, including significant leadership or program ownership.
• Strong experience with ERP systems, enterprise integrations, and complex business processes.
• Proven success leading system implementations, upgrades, migrations, process improvements, and organizational change.
• Knowledge of application governance, data management, access controls, vendor management, and IT service delivery.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, avionics, advanced manufacturing, or another regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, business intelligence tools, workflow automation, and application lifecycle management preferred.

Why Universal Avionics?

At Universal Avionics, technology plays a critical role in supporting innovation, operational excellence, and the people who make it all possible.

You'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy, collaborate with leaders across the business, and build solutions that support the future of aviation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing and promoting equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion

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