Senior Manager, IT Applications
4 days ago
Charlotte
Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Manager, IT Applications Reports To: Chief Information Officer Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Office Location: Charlotte or Denver - Corporate Office THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See for more information. THE CHALLENGE Onward Energy has deployed Workday as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform and is now focused on optimizing it and integrating it into day-to-day operations across the company. The IT Applications Manager will own the full portfolio of enterprise applications, including the ERP and adjacent business systems, and drives adoption, integration, data quality, reporting, and continuous improvement in partnership with business and technology leaders. This role sets application strategy and roadmaps, governs demand, manages vendors, and ensures reliable, secure, and scalable application services that enable business outcomes. THE RESPONSIBILITIES Application Portfolio Ownership • Own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for all enterprise applications (ERP and non-ERP) across Finance, HR, Operations, Commercial, and other functions., • Establish and lead governance for intake, prioritization, and delivery of application enhancements, fixes, and projects., • Serve as ERP product owner; lead stabilization, enhancements, and release management., • Partner with business leaders to expand ERP adoption and standardize processes; ensure effective change management., • Provide high-quality ongoing end-user support, including training, job aids, and maintaining a robust knowledge base to ensure effective application use., • Oversee application integrations and data flows; partner with architecture and security teams to ensure resiliency, scalability, and security., • Promote common data definitions and data quality across applications; support master data and reference data governance., • Lead internal and external teams (implementation partners, managed services) to deliver reliable, cost-effective application services., • Negotiate and manage software and services contracts, and track vendor performance against SLAs and outcomes., • Ensure application security, access controls, and compliance requirements in partnership with Cybersecurity and Compliance., • Provide clear direction, coaching, and development for a high-performing, customer-focused application capability (mix of employees and partners)., • Champion business support and strong stakeholder engagement., • Bachelor’s degree required – Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. Advanced degree (i.e. MBA or MIS), Six Sigma training or Certification is a plus. Energy experience a plus., • 10–15 years of progressive experience leading enterprise/business applications, including ERP post go-live ownership and continuous improvement., • Demonstrated track record to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence, • Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs., • Strong leadership and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations., • Ability to navigate shifting priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment., • Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills., • Sound understanding of ERP such as Workday; experience with collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint., • Knowledge or exposure to cloud infrastructure and migration, and integration with various software solutions. Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability., • Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch., • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame. THE WORK ENVIRONMENT The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier. THE TOTAL REWARDS Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits. If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to . EEO STATEMENT: Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.