Business Applications Manager – ERP Systems / Enterprise Applications Manager, 25-14060
5 days ago
Houston
Business Applications Manager – ERP Systems / Enterprise Applications Manager, 25-14060 Our client is seeking a senior Business Applications Manager to lead and scale ERP platforms across a complex, multi-entity distribution organization. This is a true leadership role focused on strategy, demand management, and execution, not fixing broken systems. You will own ERP direction across multiple platforms, lead high-performing teams, and partner closely with senior business leaders to translate enterprise best practices into scalable, measurable system outcomes. If you enjoy working at the intersection of technology, operations, and leadership, this role offers enterprise-level impact and long-term growth. Location: Addison, IL or Houston, TX Status: Hybrid (4 onsite and 1 remote) Why You Should Apply • Lead ERP strategy across multiple platforms (P21, SX.e, Mincron) with enterprise-level impact, • Manage and develop multiple high-performing ERP development and BA teams, • Partner directly with senior business leaders across Sales, Finance, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Operations, • Drive operational best practices in pricing, working capital, freight, and automation, • Step into a visible leadership role focused on growth, optimization, and future-state ERP strategy, • High-visibility role within enterprise IT leadership, • Direct influence on how ERP platforms support core business operations, • Trusted partner to business leaders, helping translate strategy into ERP execution, • Medical has 2 options HRA, FSA, • Dental Plan, • Vision Plan, • Basic Life/AD&D/Additional Voluntary Benefits, • Supplemental Life: Option to purchase, • Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability, • Wellness Program, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Plan, • 401 (k) Plan - Two options for contributions., • Vacation based on experience accrued throughout the year, • Holidays 8 company-paid, 2 floating holidays, • Benefits may have been updated – Details confirmed upon offer. Competitive salary range: $175000 - $190,000 Bonus Eligible What You’ll Be Doing • Leading three ERP development teams across multiple platforms, • Owning ERP demand intake, prioritization, and delivery cadence, • Defining and executing ERP roadmaps, upgrades, and consolidations, • Partnering with business leaders to translate needs into ERP enhancements, • Overseeing vendors, integrations, and ERP lifecycle management, • Managing KPIs related to automation, delivery performance, and system health, • Guiding Agile and iterative development practices across ERP teams, • Complex, multi-entity distribution organization, • High-volume transactional ERP environments, • ERP systems supporting inventory movement, pricing models, supply chain, and finance About You • Be able to do the job as described., • 7+ years of experience working with enterprise ERP platforms in complex, multi-entity environments, with hands-on exposure to systems such as Epicor P21, Infor SX.e, SAP, JDE, or similar large-scale ERPs., • 5+ years leading or managing ERP-focused teams, including Developers and Business Analysts, with accountability for delivery, prioritization, and outcomes., • Strong technical understanding of ERP development lifecycles, including requirements definition, configuration vs. customization decisions, integrations, testing, upgrades, and production support., • Proven experience managing ERP demand intake, prioritization, and roadmaps, balancing competing business needs across sales, inventory, finance, supply chain, and operations., • Confident communicator able to influence across IT and business leadership, • Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on leadership, • Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environments is strongly preferred Technical & Functional Experience • ERP development lifecycles and enterprise application ecosystems, • Distribution business processes including pricing, inventory, supply chain, and finance, • ERP integrations using APIs, middleware, and third-party systems (EDI, tax, document management, VMI, finance apps), • Familiarity with SQL-based development, REST/SOAP APIs, and ERP toolsets, • Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies How To Apply: We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. It is as easy as one, two, three! Send an email directly to me, teambradley123 (at) gmail (dot) com and tell me why you’re interested. Message me here on LinkedIn. If you do have your resume ready to go, apply now on this site. Setting Expectations: We’d love to help every single person who is interested and applies to this role. Unfortunately, too many people apply who don’t appear capable of doing the job. We apologize in advance, but we will not be able to respond directly to all submissions. Sponsorship is not an option for this role. This client is an Equal Opportunity Employer This is NOT A REMOTE ROLE! TBI Id No: 25-14060, Business Applications Manager – ERP Systems / Enterprise Applications Manager