Job Description:

The Manager of Enterprise Applications is responsible for driving the strategy behind the applications portfolio for their assigned business units. This individual is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining solutions and enabling business results through systems & applications acquisitions & enhancements.

Responsibilities:

Maintain overarching strategy behind the applications for which they are responsible, considering best practice as well as organizational and user needs.

Gains in-depth knowledge of organization and user needs and provide information about capabilities, changes, and technical limitations of software; recommends enhancements to current technologies or evaluates new technologies to best fit user needs.

Drives process improvement initiatives that increase efficiencies and simplifies the lives of our team members and guests.

Strengthens key external vendor relationships to maximize effectiveness of business partners application portfolio.

Remains ahead of industry trends, business practices, and processes, within areas of responsibility, to strengthen business partners application portfolio.

Ensures all decisions, projects, and process improvements are aligned with the Enterprise Applications teams strategic vision.

Develops direct reports; fosters a positive team culture

Manages projects that drive streamlined processes and improved efficiencies through completion.

Introduces new technologies that improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from a 4-year College or University, with a focus on Information Technology or equivalent professional experience required

5 years experience working within an enterprise application portfolio, retail or convenience store environment preferred

Prior experience in a managerial role required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment; recognize and react to changing business needs

Possesses a strong executive presence with excellent communication, relationship-building, presentation, and influencing skills