Sr Manager, ERP Solutions (SAP)

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, ERP Solutions is responsible for driving large scale enterprise, cross-functional technology programs tied to goals and initiatives, including the ERP programs (Finance, MRO etc.). Working closely with business teams and effectively building solid relationships and pushing IT value upstream and long-term goals. Collaborates with business partners to find alternatives and solutions to business challenges. Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, processes and tools that support enhancements in productivity, efficiency, issue resolution and cost. This position is also responsible for managing and supporting ERP applications and enterprise reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

· Deliver programs on schedule, budget, and in accordance to the specification.

· Enhance the business processes by reducing manual efforts and providing alternate solutions.

· Ensure the projects/tasks are being implemented using the right technical approach and standards.

· Ensure the business process are running smooth and being monitored.

· Create alerts to monitor the critical business jobs.

· Provides support to the end users.

· Provide end user training by creating documentation/manuals and webinars.

· Lead successful end-to-end delivery of the technology programs through active leadership and engagement at both a strategic and detailed program level

· Handle large scale cross-functional programs and act as a liaison between business teams and IT teams to ensure that the business requirements are completely met by the proposed solutions.

· Guide the development and execution of strategic and tactical plans for the support, adoption, expansion and upgrades to enterprise systems solutions.

· Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems including evaluation of new technologies to improve existing functions

· Identifies, communicates, and escalates project issues and risk promptly and formally manages risk mitigation plans in close collaboration with Business and IT and Leadership.

· Provides project status and summary to wide audiences including senior management.

· Provides timely updates and elevate critical risks to project, management, and senior executive teams.

· Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies and determining feasibility of team or functional goals/objectives.

· Drafts and submits proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

· Determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate hires if necessary during project cycle.

· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, accounting, or a related field

Experience

· 5-7 years’ experience in ERP implementation and management

· 3-5 years’ experience as a people leader

Certifications

· PMP certification, preferred

Specialized Skills

· Effectively applying tax knowledge to the preparation of business returns. An ability to prepare business tax returns on a timely and efficient basis. In depth understanding of computer system used in tax preparation process.

· Understanding of how to track legislation in various states in order to accurately report activities and spot opportunities.

· Able to develop and maintain processes to manage property taxes, unclaimed taxes, sales and use taxes, hotel taxes and liquor taxes.

· Has the desire to plan and act to exceed or surpass a standard of excellence; measuring outcomes against goals; always looking to improve; taking calculated risks to do something new or better.

· Able to use logic, data and accurate analysis to solve difficult problems and provide effective solutions. Probes all sources for root causes and potential solutions. Makes accurate, timely decisions based upon analysis, judgment and experience.

· Creates and maintains focus for self and others to meet commitments. Quickly senses what will help or hinder accomplishing goals and commitments. Eliminates roadblocks and establishes contingency plans

· Reflects an underlying drive to reduce uncertainty in the surrounding environment. It is expressed in such forms as monitoring and checking work or information, insisting on clarity of roles and plans.

· The ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using creative, conceptual or inductive reasoning.

· Implies the intention to work cooperatively with others, to be part of a team, to work together, as a member of a group as opposed to working separately or competitively.

· Actions are consistent with what one says is important. Communicates intentions, ideas and feelings openly and directly, and welcomes openness and honesty.

· Builds or maintains friendly, reciprocal, and warm relationships or networks of contacts with people.

· Knowledge on performance analytics.

· Previous experience with ERP systems.

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

· High energy and possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Strong analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills.

Other Job Requirements

Travel

· No travel required

Physical Effort

· Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Work Location

· 100 In office expectation

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.

Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.