Software Development Manager

Prosum; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Los Angeles. This full-time role requires a strong mix of IT and business acumen, focusing on ERP implementation and business process improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and manage a small team. Key skills include strong SQL, change management, and ERP implementation knowledge. Competitive salary offered, ranging from $130,000 to $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience; senior level, not suitable for junior candidates.
• Comfortable with change management and obtaining buy-in across teams.
• Blend of IT functions and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support legacy applications while leading ERP implementation.
• Drive ERP implementation focusing on design, integrations, and change management.
• Act as a bridge between business users, leadership, developers, and vendors.

Skills

ERP implementation experience

Process-oriented

Change management

Strong SQL

People management

Tools

SQL

Azure

AWS

GCP

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Overview

This is a full-time employment opportunity. Five days per week in Mission Hills. The role requires a mix of strong IT function background with business acumen.

The role

• Critical role: supports legacy applications while leading a company-wide ERP implementation.
• ERP transformation project estimated to take 1–2 years.
• Selected to go with Oracle 2 years ago but project did not proceed; company re-evaluating ERP options (Oracle Fusion, MS Dynamics, Acumatica, niche ERPs for rental/leasing).
• Heavy focus on business process improvement; company is currently very manual/paper-driven.

Key Responsibilities

• BASIS is necessary to run the business.
• Reports are in BASIS and are already built and running.
• Partner with MSP and internal team for support, enhancements, upgrades, version control.
• Sit with the business (manufacturing, logistics, marketing, field services, finance, customer service) to understand needs and document processes.
• Act as bridge between business users, leadership, developers, and external vendors.
• Drive ERP implementation (design, integrations, adoption, change management).
• Identify and automate manual processes.
• Lead 3 direct reports (2 Report Writers + 1 Software Admin) plus contractors as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Blend of IT functions + business acumen (not just technical/coding).
• Strong ERP implementation experience (end-to-end, finance + field services + scheduling/routing).
• 8+ years experience; senior level, not suitable for junior candidates.
• People manager experience with diplomacy and patience; able to handle strong personalities.
• Process-oriented: documenting workflows, requirements, gap analysis, reporting needs.
• Comfortable with change management and obtaining buy-in across teams to advance technology and processes.
• Technically savvy but not only a coder: SQL reporting knowledge, cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), integration tools (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Workato).
• Strong SQL and background with Java.
• Familiar with Agile + Waterfall methodologies (Agile most important).
• Familiarity with cloud transitions from on-prem to cloud.
• Nice to have: PHP knowledge, CRM/Scheduling/Optimization, rental/leasing industry ERP familiarity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Construction Hardware Manufacturing, Construction, and Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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