Senior Manager, Global CoE Enterprise Applications

at  Cascade Corporation

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cascade Corporation, established in Portland, Oregon in the early 1940s, has evolved from a small machine shop into a leading worldwide manufacturer of premier lift truck attachments and related products. Our commitment to innovation and excellence positions us for continued growth and industry leadership.

SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Global Enterprise Applications is a key leadership role within Cascade’s internationally operating Information Technology group. This position actively drives Cascade’s digital transformation on the application side while providing reliable service levels in day-to-day operations to support current legacy applications. This role serves as part of Cascade’s global I.T. leadership team, with a focus on defining, building, implementing and continuously improving Cascade’s enterprise application ecosystem (focus ERP, CRM and cross-domain components such as BI, Integration with touchpoints into PDM/PLM, MES, HRIS). This includes management of a solution architecture practice, as well as governance for DevOps to enable pro-code and citizen development.
This is an exempt position with budgetary and staff management responsibilities, reporting directly to the VP of Global Information Technology. The role serves in an international management function, requiring a service orientation and business- and technology-acumen. The incumbent must be self-motivated with a desire to enable the organization getting access to business-relevant capabilities. Discretion and judgement are exercised routinely in the execution of job duties. Collaboration and communication are very critical to role with the ability to communicate with various audiences from technical to Executive level.

QUALIFICATIONS

To conduct this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Cascade’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, master’s degree/MBA preferred
· A minimum of 15 years’ experience in Enterprise Applications field with increasing responsibilities in management functions (projects, departmental)
· Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
· Strong business stakeholder management, people management, relationship building and consultative experience required
· Strong talent management experience and coaching skills
· Ability to manage time and effectively prioritize numerous projects at one time
· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
· Extensive experience ERP ecosystems (JDE required, Oracle preferred)
· Extensive experience with Microsoft technology (development, applications)
· Experience with integration patterns, including with SaaS solutions
· Experience in relevant business functional areas (Design to Deploy, Plan to Make, Procure to Pay, Experience to Deliver, Quote to Cash, Financial Management)
· Experience with departmental forecasting and budget management (OPEX, CAPEX, FINOPS)
· Experience with modern project management methodologies (full life cycle)
· Experience managing a DevOps practice (Microsoft PowerPlatform)
· Understanding of SOX and other Management Controls
· Ability to travel domestically and internationally via automobile and airplanes

DESIRED SKILLS

· Experience in the industrial manufacturing industry or a comparable industry
· Experience managing a center of excellence (CoE) with application focus and/or an architecture practice
· Experience with Managed Services (Application Support, ERP Hosting)
· Experience with Vendor Contracts (Project SOWs, SLAs), including offshore engagement models
· Experience with Application Management (Life Cycle, Release, Change/Continuous Improvements)
· Hands on experience with planning, implementing, and running various version of JDE (e.g. in a prior functional or technical role, functional consultant, developer, business analyst)
· Experience with implementing, operating and integration ERP with CRM, PLM, MES, Digital Marketing, e-Commerce Platforms, HRIS or other neighboring system domains
· Experience with setting up and managing a DevOps/ Custom Software Development practice
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairview, OR 9702

Please refer the Job description for details