Sr. Manager, Applications Development, Financial Systems

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

American Heart Association Sr. Manager, Applications Development, Financial SystemsThe American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Manager, Finance Systems at our office located in Dallas, TX. (Flexible work arrangements available)American Heart Association is looking for a 'Manager, Finance Systems' to join the Business Technology (BT) team to support and lead the finance applications track that is undergoing transformation. The team is looking for a leader with IT and Finance applications background to be responsible for ongoing support and implementations. The manager focuses on collaborating with IT, business, and vendor teams. Responsible for support, implementation, and deliver applications related to Finance, EPM, SCM, Analytics, Reports. Establish and support IT and ERP standards and best practices. Perform other duties as assigned.Responsibilities

• Manage ERP and related applications such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, JD Edwards, EPM, reporting applications Halo, Oracle FAW and procurement, etc.
• Lead and manage a team of technical and business analysts.
• Develop and maintain cost effective yet efficient applications road map with short and long-term goals.
• Ensure continuous collaboration with business teams, understand business issues, research and deploy technical solutions.
• Support period closes, ensure 24/7 applications support.
• Monitor and improve applications, system integrity, architecture, and processes.
• Own release and deployment managements.
• Lead and engage in RFPs, vendor selection, discovery, and implementations.
• Team building, coaching, employee retention, training and development.
• Firsthand technical expertise, roll sleeves as needed, and lead the team in problem solving.
• Maintain system configurations, latest technical currency, enforce SDLC best practices.
• Collaborate with higher management and keep transparency.Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 3 years minimum of supervisory experience.
• 3 years minimum (7+ years preferred) of IT applications development and support experience.
• 3 years minimum (5+ years preferred) experience in implementing and supporting one or more ERP applications of Financials, SCM, EPM, Fixed Assets, Analytics.
• 3 years minimum (5+ years preferred) of technical support experience with 2 or more ERP system areas such as SQL, improvements, reports, integrations & API calls, application architecture, data conversion, security, releases and testing.
• Strong leadership and mentor abilities, delivery and process-oriented mindset.
• Keen on service delivery, team engagement, collaborating with business users, find and fulfill gaps for smoother support model.
• Experience in working with Oracle support, external vendors, and system integrators.
• SDLC and change management focused, ensure system integrity and IT audit requirements.
• Ability to research and recommend innovative technology trends, and act as a change leader.Preferred experience:
• Experience with Financials and EPM ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards.
• Techno-functional knowledge and support with ERP system.
• Implementations knowledge.
• Project management skills and managerial experience would be ideal.Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.Performance and Recognition - You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.Benefits - We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.Work-Life Harmonization - The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year.Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.At American Heart Association - American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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