IT Enterprise Solutions Manager

Ring Containers; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Containers is seeking a Principal Technical Functional Analyst to lead ERP design authority and ensure end-to-end solution integrity for LN, PLM and EAM platforms in a global enterprise. The role partners with IT leadership to align ERP functions with business objectives while minimizing customizations.

Responsibilities include governance of ERP blueprint, middleware, data, security, and upgrades, plus vendor management and roadmap influence to sustain upgrade readiness and long-term value

Qualifications

• ERP domain expertise across multiple ERP domains.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major ERP platform (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, NetSuite).
• Strong technical literacy in integrations, data migration, security, and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional process analysis and requirements definition across Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Define ERP solution blueprint, governance, and standards for modules, integrations, security, and data.
• Oversee ERP implementations, upgrades, data quality, cutover, and post-deployment stabilization.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor relationships, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Influence roadmap decisions while protecting architectural integrity and upgrade readiness.

Skills

ERP domain expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

NetSuite

Infor LN

Job description

Role Summary

The Principal Technical Functional Analyst serves as the design authority and senior technical/functional analyst for LN, PLM and EAM platforms. This role ensures end-to-end solution integrity, strategic alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities, and long-term sustainability of the ERP roadmap.This position, which collaborates with the VP of Information Technology, focuses on aligning standard ERP functions with business needs while keeping customizations to a minimum. The role bridges business process owners, ERP delivery team, and external vendors.

Core Purpose

Ensure the ERP and supporting systems enables business strategy, operational efficiency, and scalability-not merely system stability.Provide guidance on ERP and supporting systems configuration, integration, security, and limited customization to support enterprise objectivesOwn and govern ERP and supporting systems design decisions across modules, integrations, data, and technical architectureProtect long-term maintainability, upgradeability, and value realization of enterprise systems

Key Responsibilities

Business & Process Leadership

Lead or oversee cross-functional process analysis and requirements definition across Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and related domainsWork with business process owners to embrace standard system functionality to provide successful outcomes, process harmonization and enterprise consistency.Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on how to utilize systems capabilities

Ownership

DDefine and govern the ERP solution blueprint, including:Core modules and functional scopeIntegrations and middlewareSecurity roles and access controlsTechnical and environment architectureWork with VP of IT to approve configuration approaches, custom developments, extensibilities, and integrations to ensure architectural integrity and upgrade readinessEstablish ERP design standards and guardrails

Implementation & Lifecycle Governance

Oversee ERP and supporting systems implementations, upgrades, and major enhancements to ensure alignment with the enterprise requirements, budget, and risk profileLead the effort to set standards for:Testing strategy and quality assuranceData migration and data qualityCutover and go-live readinessPost-deployment hypercare and stabilizationEnsure lessons learned are incorporated into future releases and roadmap planning

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Serve as a translator between business stakeholders and technical teamsLead the conversations providing clear direction to system integrators and software vendors, validating recommendations against enterprise standards and business prioritiesInfluence roadmap decisions with ERP and supporting systems vendors while protecting organizational interests and architectural integrity

Governance, Risk & Continuous Optimization

Influence ERP and supporting systems design authorities, architecture review boards, and change governanceControl what enters the ERP and supporting systems backlog and what proceeds to build and deploymentMonitor ERP and supporting systems adoption, system performance, data quality, and business value realizationInvolvement in continuous improvement initiatives across processes, controls, reporting, and automation

Typical Skills & Experience

Required

Cross-functional business process expertise across multiple ERP domainsHands-on experience with at least one major ERP platform (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Infor LN)Strong technical literacy, including:Integrations and middlewareData migration and master data governanceSecurity roles and controlsEnvironment strategy and release managementPerformance and upgrade considerationsAbility to lead teams and influence stakeholders while guiding delivery teamsExperience managing conflict between local business needs and global enterprise standards

Preferred

Experience serving as ERP design authority or enterprise solution architectBackground in manufacturing or asset-intensive industriesExperience leading multi-year ERP roadmaps and large-scale transformations