Overview:
The Business Systems Manager will work closely with Operations, Transportation, Finance, Commercial, and Corporate teams to ensure business systems deliver measurable value and support company objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Omni's portfolio of business applications, including ERP and related operational systems.
- Serve as the primary business manager for the RIMAS ERP implementation.
- Lead a team of product owners from a variety of business segments.
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Coordinate future deployments, upgrades, enhancements, and business systems improvements across divisions.
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Establish and lead business systems processes, including change management, release prioritization, testing standards, and user acceptance procedures.
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Partner with operations, transportation, finance, commercial, and support functions to identify and prioritize system needs, process improvements, and enhancement opportunities.
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Manage project scope, timeliness, budgets, and resources.
- Manage software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party service providers to ensure successful delivery and support.
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Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, software vendors, and IT teams.
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Monitor application performance, user adoption, and business outcomes; develop action plans to address gaps and opportunities.
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Lead steering committee meetings and provide executive-level reporting, dashboards, and recommendations.
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Develop and maintain business process documentation, system standards, and governance procedures.
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Support organizational change management, training initiatives, and user adoption programs.
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Evaluate new business applications and technologies that may improve operational efficiency and business performance.
Qualifications:
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, Finance, or related field.
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7+ years of experience managing business systems, ERP platforms, business applications, or related operational technologies.
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Experience working with ERP systems and business process improvement initiatives.
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Strong understanding of operational, financial, transportation, logistics, and business workflows.
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Experience delivering full lifecycle ERP projects.
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Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
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Experience managing software vendors and external service providers.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
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Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strategic and experienced with contract negotiations.
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Knowledgeable and experienced with Agile software development.
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Willingness to work additional hours as required.
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Relocation to the Fort Wayne, IN area.
Preferred
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Working knowledge in the metals recycling business, including transportation and operations
- RIMAS or comparable ERP platforms.
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Experience leading business system implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
