Northfield, IL, US
30 days ago
Sr Dir ERP Systems

The Senior Director of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems will lead the Information System’s ERP team with responsibilities for contributing to the overall department strategic plan and adapt that plan for ERP implementation, program execution for enterprise level implementations, system operations and availability, roadmap creation and execution and modernization initiatives for key Enterprise Resource Planning systems utilized in Medline US and select international locations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for developing and managing, ERP systems across the organization.Accountable to create a multi-regional organization to support ERP development, support and availability that is highly efficient and cost effective.Responsible for identifying future ERP roadmaps in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and to execute on that roadmap, relay progress to executives and adjust as necessary.In collaboration with other senior leaders, lead discussions with cross-functional Leaders to determine the appropriate enterprise solutions.Maintain collaborative relationships with the ERP vendors, internal and external ERP implementation professionals and analysts, internal end-users, and other project partners.Assist executives throughout the organization in defining how best to use the ERP to meet organizational goals and strategic plans.Responsible for driving rationalization and automation of processes and solutions, as well as efficient use of resources across all business sectors, while maintaining service levels.Serve as the Technology ERP expert for Order to Cash, Record to Report, and Source to Pay for all areas of Medline, both during installation maintenance phases.Lead teams that manage, test and/or oversee testing of all software updates/new releases.Lead teams that are actively involved in the development of training programs for end users prior to going live.Inform the Information Systems Leadership Team of all operational events pertaining to the assigned applications and projects.Optimize all integrations by participating in, performing, and/or signing-off on workflow analysis future state designs.Management responsibilities include:Typically manages through multiple ManagersProvide leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has system-wide accountabilityStrategic, tactical and operational planning (12 months) for the function or departmentDirect budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programsInterpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policiesHiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

The Senior Director of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems will lead the Information System’s ERP team with responsibilities for contributing to the overall department strategic plan and adapt that plan for ERP implementation, program execution for enterprise level implementations, system operations and availability, roadmap creation and execution and modernization initiatives for key Enterprise Resource Planning systems utilized in Medline US and select international locations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for developing and managing, ERP systems across the organization.Accountable to create a multi-regional organization to support ERP development, support and availability that is highly efficient and cost effective.Responsible for identifying future ERP roadmaps in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and to execute on that roadmap, relay progress to executives and adjust as necessary.In collaboration with other senior leaders, lead discussions with cross-functional Leaders to determine the appropriate enterprise solutions.Maintain collaborative relationships with the ERP vendors, internal and external ERP implementation professionals and analysts, internal end-users, and other project partners.Assist executives throughout the organization in defining how best to use the ERP to meet organizational goals and strategic plans.Responsible for driving rationalization and automation of processes and solutions, as well as efficient use of resources across all business sectors, while maintaining service levels.Serve as the Technology ERP expert for Order to Cash, Record to Report, and Source to Pay for all areas of Medline, both during installation maintenance phases.Lead teams that manage, test and/or oversee testing of all software updates/new releases.Lead teams that are actively involved in the development of training programs for end users prior to going live.Inform the Information Systems Leadership Team of all operational events pertaining to the assigned applications and projects.Optimize all integrations by participating in, performing, and/or signing-off on workflow analysis future state designs.Management responsibilities include:Typically manages through multiple ManagersProvide leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has system-wide accountabilityStrategic, tactical and operational planning (12 months) for the function or departmentDirect budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programsInterpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policiesHiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

The Senior Director of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems will lead the Information System’s ERP team with responsibilities for contributing to the overall department strategic plan and adapt that plan for ERP implementation, program execution for enterprise level implementations, system operations and availability, roadmap creation and execution and modernization initiatives for key Enterprise Resource Planning systems utilized in Medline US and select international locations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for developing and managing, ERP systems across the organization.Accountable to create a multi-regional organization to support ERP development, support and availability that is highly efficient and cost effective.Responsible for identifying future ERP roadmaps in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and to execute on that roadmap, relay progress to executives and adjust as necessary.In collaboration with other senior leaders, lead discussions with cross-functional Leaders to determine the appropriate enterprise solutions.Maintain collaborative relationships with the ERP vendors, internal and external ERP implementation professionals and analysts, internal end-users, and other project partners.Assist executives throughout the organization in defining how best to use the ERP to meet organizational goals and strategic plans.Responsible for driving rationalization and automation of processes and solutions, as well as efficient use of resources across all business sectors, while maintaining service levels.Serve as the Technology ERP expert for Order to Cash, Record to Report, and Source to Pay for all areas of Medline, both during installation maintenance phases.Lead teams that manage, test and/or oversee testing of all software updates/new releases.Lead teams that are actively involved in the development of training programs for end users prior to going live.Inform the Information Systems Leadership Team of all operational events pertaining to the assigned applications and projects.Optimize all integrations by participating in, performing, and/or signing-off on workflow analysis future state designs.Management responsibilities include:Typically manages through multiple ManagersProvide leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has system-wide accountabilityStrategic, tactical and operational planning (12 months) for the function or departmentDirect budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programsInterpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policiesHiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business or related field expected.

Work Experience

At least 10 years of complex project management experience.At least 7 years of experience leading ERP teams in a large organization, with direct experience in strategic planning, ERP program execution, ERP program upgrades / migrations, budget management, and resource management.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and affect change to achieve common goals.Proven ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options. The ability to translate among the vocabulary used by executive, business, IT and stakeholders.Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to effectively drive business, culture and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, project management (from conception to completion), planning skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.Ability to work with and influence senior management.Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master Degree in related field.

Work Experience

Broad experience in multiple domain areas, such as data warehousing, business intelligence, data governance, data architecture, enterprise architecture frameworks, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business or related field expected.

Work Experience

At least 10 years of complex project management experience.At least 7 years of experience leading ERP teams in a large organization, with direct experience in strategic planning, ERP program execution, ERP program upgrades / migrations, budget management, and resource management.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and affect change to achieve common goals.Proven ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options. The ability to translate among the vocabulary used by executive, business, IT and stakeholders.Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to effectively drive business, culture and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, project management (from conception to completion), planning skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.Ability to work with and influence senior management.Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master Degree in related field.

Work Experience

Broad experience in multiple domain areas, such as data warehousing, business intelligence, data governance, data architecture, enterprise architecture frameworks, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence.
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