Business Systems Manager

Summary

Join Dudek as a Business Systems Manager and lead a team of Business Systems Analysts. You will guide the team in implementing technical solutions to optimize internal systems and support various departments. Responsibilities include team leadership and development, project management, technical support, procedure improvement, and fostering collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in managing teams, particularly within Business Systems or Finance, along with strong technical skills in systems like Deltek VantagePoint. Dudek offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. The company values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being, creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in managing a team, ideally in Business Systems or Finance
• Lead a team of individuals of various experience levels responsible for important department projects
• 2+ years of experience as a Deltek VantagePoint, with a deep understanding of VantagePoint architecture and best practices
• Experience implementing, designing, maintaining and enhancing ERP and related financial systems & tool
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop a team
• Able to handle difficult management issues while maintaining a positive and productive team environment
• Understanding of Dudek’s longer-term vision, with the ability to align the team’s work to strategic objectives
• Establishes procedures that affect their department and ensures alignment with broader objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, influence outcomes, and ensure alignment across teams
• Engages with and influences stakeholders on complex projects to achieve better outcomes
• Experience in fast-paced environment, highly driven with the ability to conduct multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects, especially long-term
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
• Successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Systems Analysts, ensuring each team member has clear goals and the resources they need to be successful
• Provide ongoing feedback and career development, and coach the team in best practices for proper systems architecture
• Lead the Business Systems portfolio and related business operations
• Provide business system support where needed
• Partner closely with IT System Lead(s) to maintain, evolve, and introduce new business-related technologies
• Collaborate with IT in preparation and ongoing updates of multi-year technology roadmap for business-related systems
• Oversee operational and directional aspects of key departmental processes, ensuring projects are completed effectively and align with team goals
• Ensure projects are running smoothly, including new tool implementations
• Provide support and guidance in solving technical issues, leveraging your experience to assist the team in developing scalable, quality solutions
• Create and implement procedures that improve departmental efficiency and impact
• Ensure these procedures align with Dudek's broader objectives and support the business operations
• Build test cases and organize User Acceptance Testing with various business partners
• Work closely with the Business Systems Analysts, Project Managers, Practice Directors and Firmwide Services Leaders to balance work between team members, and prioritize initiatives to ensure goals are met within time and quality standards
• Work with the Business Systems Analysts to ensure that the internal Business Systems case queue is set up to provide the best support and effectively track resolutions
• Work closely with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and ensuring that technical solutions and improvements meet operational needs
• Effectively communicate goals and changes, ensuring alignment across the organization
• Other special projects and assignments as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• Employee stock ownership program
• Dog friendly offices
• Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees
• Flexible work – life balance