Senior Technical Manager, Financial Systems

Manhattan; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan is seeking a Senior Manager to lead enterprise services for Finance, Accounting, Legal, and related functions. You will shape strategy, partner with business leaders, and deliver platform solutions with ETS teams.

Strong internal customer service, diverse teams experience, and proficiency in process analysis are essential. The role requires extensive ERP and IT service delivery leadership, with a focus on driving automation and roadmap execution across managed platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Finance/Accounting apps (Q2X, OTC, P2P, RTR).
• 10+ years in IT service delivery and customer engagement.
• 7+ years with ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce).
• 10+ years leading on-site and global teams.
• 5+ years with Agile and Waterfall; proficient in Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence.
• 5+ years in business process modeling and requirements analysis.
• 5+ years in document management platforms (SharePoint, Confluence).
• 5+ years in IT ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, Quality Center).
• 5+ years in vendor management and production support.
• 5+ years in strategy, roadmap development and planning.

Responsibilities

• Operate with a total service mindset for platform health.
• Serve as primary technology services contact for Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Mobility.
• Lead demand planning; translate business needs into objectives and estimates.
• Develop and maintain service strategies and roadmaps aligned with requirements.
• Own end-to-end service delivery with quality and timeliness.
• Oversee production support and incident management.
• Coordinate technology releases, testing, and deployment activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams including consultants and analysts.

Skills

Finance systems

IT service delivery

ERP systems

Leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Jira/Confluence

Process modeling

Document mgmt

Ticketing systems

Vendor mgmt

Strategy & roadmap

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting & SOX

SharePoint/Confluence

Workday/Oracle/SAP

MS Dynamics/Salesforce

Jira/Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/BA/Accounting

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

MS Dynamics

Salesforce

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Job description

We create possibilities that move life and commerce forward

Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you've come to the right place.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager is an experienced technology leader responsible for managing enterprise services for Finance, Accounting, Legal, and related functions. This role combines strategic vision with hands‑on leadership, partnering with business leaders to define needs and priorities while collaborating with ETS teams to deliver platform solutions. The ideal candidate excels in internal customer service, works effectively in diverse teams, and applies standard methodologies for process analysis and technology assessments. They lead cross‑functional teams to develop comprehensive business plans covering process lifecycle, technology development, and communication strategies, including training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience managing Finance/Accounting applications (Q2X, OTC, P2P, RTR) with strong business acumen; experience in other G&A functions a plus.


• 10+ years in IT service delivery and customer engagement, including complex project management.


• 7+ years working with enterprise ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce).


• 10+ years leading teams; proven ability to build, mentor, and manage onsite and global teams.


• 5+ years experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; proficiency in Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, or similar tools.


• 5+ years experience in business process modeling, requirements analysis, and documentation.


• 5+ years experience with document management platforms (SharePoint, Confluence or similar).


• 5+ years using IT ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, Quality Center).


• 5+ years in vendor management and production support.


• 5+ years in strategy, roadmap development, and planning.


• Experience negotiating scope and schedules with business and vendor partners.


• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to convey technical concepts in user‑friendly language.


• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and influencing skills.


• Financial acumen with budgeting and compliance experience.


• ITIL, PMP, or similar certifications preferred.


• Expertise in managing third‑party contracts and performance.


• Knowledge and application of Lean or Six Sigma principles a plus.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.


• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment.


• Highly Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to work independently.


• Strong aptitude for learning and adopting new platforms and processes.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or accounting

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate with a "total service" mindset for process and technical health of managed platforms.


• Serve as primary contact for technology services supporting Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Enterprise Mobility (Hardware Sales).


• Lead demand planning; translate business needs into actionable objectives and estimates across ETS teams.


• Develop and maintain service strategies and roadmaps aligned with evolving business requirements.


• Own end‑to‑end service delivery, ensuring quality and timely execution.


• Oversee and assess business capability requests; translate requirements into scalable Workday Financials solutions aligned with industry and Workday best practices


• Conduct regular service reviews, status updates, and roadmap discussions with stakeholders.


• Monitor and report service delivery metrics; elevate issues as needed.


• Manage service budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory and governance standards (including SOX).


• Organize, plan, and manage projects across SDLC phases, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.


• Oversee production support requests, and incidents; manage risks and serve as escalation point for critical issues.


• Coordinate technology releases, testing, and deployment activities.


• Lead cross‑functional teams including consultants, analysts, and support staff.


• Manage third‑party vendors and implementation partners, including contracts, renewals, and scope changes.


• Partner with ETS teams to deliver projects from initiation through closure.


• Drive automation, process optimization, and adoption of best practices.


• Promote feature adoption and guide customers on technology enhancements.


• Full people management responsibilities including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, and terminations.


• If needed:
  
  
  
  • Lead requirements sessions to enhance business processes and information flow
  
  
  • Create process flows, requirement specifications/story definition, diagrams, and charts for engineering teams.
  
  
  • Configure/administer application/platform
  
  
  • Coordinate and perform in‑depth tests, including end‑user reviews and post‑implementation support
  
  
  • Conduct orientation and training for end users on new or modified systems.
  
  
  
  

Committed to diversity and inclusion

At Manhattan, it's about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members' backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.

We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E‑Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I‑9) has been completed.