Business Systems Manager

The Business Systems Manager will work closely with Operations, Transportation, Finance, Commercial, and Corporate teams to ensure business systems deliver measurable value and support company objectives., * Manage Omni’s portfolio of business applications, including ERP and related operational systems.

• Serve as the primary business manager for the RIMAS ERP implementation.
• Lead a team of product owners from a variety of business segments.
• Coordinate future deployments, upgrades, enhancements, and business systems improvements across divisions.
• Establish and lead business systems processes, including change management, release prioritization, testing standards, and user acceptance procedures.
• Partner with operations, transportation, finance, commercial, and support functions to identify and prioritize system needs, process improvements, and enhancement opportunities.
• Manage project scope, timeliness, budgets, and resources.
• Manage software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party service providers to ensure successful delivery and support.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, software vendors, and IT teams.
• Monitor application performance, user adoption, and business outcomes; develop action plans to address gaps and opportunities.
• Lead steering committee meetings and provide executive-level reporting, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain business process documentation, system standards, and governance procedures.
• Support organizational change management, training initiatives, and user adoption programs.
• Evaluate new business applications and technologies that may improve operational efficiency and business performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing business systems, ERP platforms, business applications, or related operational technologies.
• Experience working with ERP systems and business process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of operational, financial, transportation, logistics, and business workflows.
• Experience delivering full lifecycle ERP projects.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Experience managing software vendors and external service providers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic and experienced with contract negotiations.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with Agile software development.
• Willingness to work additional hours as required.
• Relocation to the Fort Wayne, IN area.

Preferred

• Working knowledge in the metals recycling business, including transportation and operations
• RIMAS or comparable ERP platforms.
• Experience leading business system implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.