Position: Business Applications Manager
Type: Permanent
Location: Burnaby, BC

Position Description:

IT MindFinders is currently conducting a search for a Business Applications Manager our client located in Burnaby, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Information Technology, the Business Applications Manager will be responsible for providing support for the day-to-day and on-going implementation activities of the corporate Enterprise-wide business ERP (PeopleSoft EnterpiseOne) applications.

This position will require considerable experience managing and supporting mission-critical corporate enterprise applications such as ERP, HR and Payroll. A background in database administration (Oracle) would be preferred however experience producing extensive system documentation will be mandatory. Interacting with the business user to gathering user requirements in addition to smaller IT project management experience is favored.

Major Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity, availability and performance of the ERP production environment including data interfaces while ensuring compliance with established systems change control procedures
• Work with the business areas to establish and leverage the ERP system to provide better efficiency
• Provide implementation support for the Corporate Human Resources/Payroll system (Highline Personality 2000) including user support and training, system and database administration, security management and installation of new software releases and patches
• Develop complex standard reports and provide ad-hoc reporting tool training and support for HR users
• Provide support of other corporate enterprise applications ( i.e. SAFER, BILD etc.), including implementing system enhancements, ensuring the integrity of the data, conducting and/or coordinating training, and performing system maintenance duties
• Ensure issues are logged and assembled for prioritization, resolution and follow-up
• Assist in defining user requirements for new and enhanced applications, translate into business and technical requirements, liaise with Application Development staff regarding development, and coordinate application support activities once applications are released into production
• Coordinate the activities of consultants providing support and enhancements to existing applications
• Ensure technical and user manual documentation is up-to-date and available in electronic format for all applications
• Lead and/or participate on committees responsible for the development, implementation and support of new and enhanced applications
• Perform a variety of other duties as required to support IT operations including help desk and network administration, programming, and project management of small IT projects.

Must Have Skills and Requirements:  

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum two years experience within a PeopleSoft EnterpiseOne/JD Edwards OneWorld environment, an in-depth understanding of the data structures and business functions as well as an excellent understanding of CNC Architecture.
• Experience working with the development tools, deploying modifications and the use of the Object Management Workbench
• Minimum two years experience within an Oracle environment, specifically with:
• Extensive knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL
• Proficiency in understanding data models and mapping data source/target
• Working knowledge of Discoverer administration
• Familiarity with the Oracle Developer Suite (Forms and Reports)
• Working knowledge of database administration activities including table/space utilization maintenance
• Minimum two years experience programming in a variety of languages including C & C++
• Knowledge of web technologies and development tools (i.e., HTML, JavaScript, XML)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office 2003 applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Visio
• Proficiency in operating systems including Windows, UNIX and LINUX
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

Interested candidates please forward your resume in MS Word format, including bullet points that demonstrate your personal results/contributions and major accomplishments to Janis@itmindfinders.com

Due to the high response of applicants, IT MindFinders regrets that we will not be able to personally reply to each applicant.