Business Systems Manager

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.