Wells Enterprises · 7 hours ago
Manager IT Applications - Le Mars, IA or Chicago, IL
Le Mars, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expWells Enterprises is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, producing over 200 million gallons of ice cream annually. They are seeking a Manager of IT Applications to lead the development and maintenance of business processes and software applications for the Finance department, while supervising a team of application developers.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead efforts of all team projects, giving direction to other team members and internal customers. Prioritize in accordance with guidance provided, organizational needs and resources available. Provide adequate feedback/reporting on the status of those projects
Assist Finance determining organizational needs. Turning those needs into well scoped and documented requirements, and in turn prioritize and schedule projects by interpreting said requirements and business strategy
Document application systems and procedures according to organizational needs. This includes test scripts, maintenance, process, training, customer, etc., ensuring compliance with department standards and proper handoff to testing team
Providing on-going information, support, and training as needed for internal customers and team members
Document application systems and procedures according to organizational needs
Test/debug application systems to ensure accuracy, standards compliance, meet requirements, and have acceptable transaction response times while adhering to time constraints and project deadlines
Exhibit proficient technical skills/abilities required for developing, implementing and maintaining business software applications within specified time frames, using the tools required for the position
Provide front-line contact with software vendors for installation, upgrades, and support issues related to the Finance business areas. Also plan for, monitor, coordinate, and direct activities of contracted personnel for support of their projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in IT related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
7-10 years of experience in related field
Project Management knowledge and Application system design and development
Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication
Excellent people management skills including team building/mentoring, motivational, career development, conflict resolution
Must possess strong time management, organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to collaborate with the business leaders and understand the application of information systems to enhance and control business processes
High level of integrity and trust
Ability to confront direct reports in a firm and timely manner
Ability to build effective teams and create strong morale and spirit in his/her team
Ability to think strategically, delegate actions clearly and proactively
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
Annual incentive bonus based on Company performance
Company
Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
Recent News
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