Manager IT Applications - Le Mars, IA or Chicago, IL

Wells Enterprises; Le Mars (IA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) is seeking an IT Finance Leader to plan, direct, analyze, design, develop, maintain, improve, and implement business processes and corresponding software for the Finance department. The role includes supervising all team members, with at least one direct report, and aligning with Finance and IT Leadership.

You will lead all team projects, translate organizational needs into documented requirements, and ensure high-quality, compliant systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field required.
• 7–10 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of project management and application system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct team projects, prioritize by organizational needs and resources.
• Translate business needs into well-scoped requirements and schedule projects.
• Document application systems and procedures for testing and handoff to testing team.
• Provide ongoing information, support, and training for internal customers and team members.
• Test and debug application systems to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with vendors for installation, upgrades and support in Finance areas.

Skills

Project management

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Job description

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: IT

The Role

Plan, direct, analyze, design, develop, maintain, improve, and implement business processes and corresponding software applications to enable the Finance department. This is done according to the priorities and direction established by Finance and IT Leadership team. Supervises all members of assigned team, with at least one direct report.

What You’ll Do

• Lead efforts of all team projects, giving direction to other team members and internal customers. Prioritize in accordance with guidance provided, organizational needs and resources available. Provide adequate feedback/reporting on the status of those projects.
• Assist Finance determining organizational needs. Turning those needs into well scoped and documented requirements, and in turn prioritize and schedule projects by interpreting said requirements and business strategy.
• Document application systems and procedures according to organizational needs. This includes test scripts, maintenance, process, training, customer, etc., ensuring compliance with department standards and proper handoff to testing team.
• Providing on-going information, support, and training as needed for internal customers and team members.
• Document application systems and procedures according to organizational needs.
• Test/debug application systems to ensure accuracy, standards compliance, meet requirements, and have acceptable transaction response times while adhering to time constraints and project deadlines.
• Exhibit proficient technical skills/abilities required for developing, implementing and maintaining business software applications within specified time frames, using the tools required for the position.
• Provide front-line contact with software vendors for installation, upgrades, and support issues related to the Finance business areas. Also plan for, monitor, coordinate, and direct activities of contracted personnel for support of their projects.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors Degree in IT related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge - Project Management knowledge and Application system design and development
• Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication. Excellent people management skills including team building/mentoring, motivational, career development, conflict resolution. Must possess strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Abilities - Ability to collaborate with the business leaders and understand the application of information systems to enhance and control business processes High level of integrity and trust. Ability to confront direct reports in a firm and timely manner. Ability to build effective teams and create strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Ability to think strategically, delegate actions clearly and proactively.
• Direct Reports - 3-7 application developers

The base pay range for this position is $107,176 to $171,336 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

• comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.

Learn more about our benefits here.