Applications Manager

Company: Detroit Manufacturing Systems
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

DMS' Purpose: We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back - accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you - which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back Job Overview: Reporting to the CIO, the Applications Manager is a proven leader with a successful track record of systems development and IT operational improvements. A team player and collaborator who embraces cross-functional team building and innovating ideas to form highly effective systems & IT teams. Proven ability to acquire knowledge and skills quickly and apply them effectively in a short amount of time. Responsible for ownership of corporate, engineering & manufacturing application development and systems and focused solutions, leveraging and collaborating with cross functional teams to maximize systems, software and data integrations.Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Ability to define business needs and develop value propositions and contribute to the generation of proposals, solutions and ensuring their delivery at the plant level Own the SDP (Systems Development process) to support solutions planning, definition, design, development, validation and deployments of customs and OOTB software applications and systems Ability to contribute to the building an application /systems strategy and roadmap by interacting with Senior business and IT managers, directors and C suite members. Develop and articulate Trends-Implications-Possibilities-Solutions, create presentations, and deliver the consensus solution to IT customers Develop business justification, execution plan and budget needs Complete understanding of solution value proposition and presentation materials Ask challenging questions to understand/identify problem areas and define initiative success with stakeholders Manage multiple solution delivery projects and the supporting teams and guide, drive internal and external teams and measure the successful execution of the project's life cycles IT infrastructure experience (network, server, storage, virtualization, cloud, enterprise architecture) Manage Solution delivery execution plan and report weekly progress Collaborate and drive results with diverse teams across multiple internal and external organizations Required Skills/Education/Experience: The ideal candidate will have/possess the following skills: BS degree is required. Must possess no less than 10 years of engineering and business solutions delivery, strong, and proven grasp of information technology/solutions within automotive and manufacturing industries. MES & ERP knowledge is required.Ability to articulate end to end digitalization message to the customer and ability to map technology to the customer requirements and vision. Demonstrated capability to be the trusted advisor for internal manufacturing and engineering customers Practical experience with manufacturing software specifically in diverse manufacturing environments including connection/integration to PLM, ERP, WMS and Shop floor technologies. Experience / knowledge in Manufacturing execution & Planning, Electronic Work Instructions, Virtual Commissioning, Robotics and Plant/Process Simulation Experience working with IoT/IIoT and Industry 4.0 based solutions Proven written and presentation development skills required, with strong skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Tableau An understanding of organizational management is critical Experience aligning with mid/upper-level management, Business SME's and technical users Formal and informal networking across company, suppliers, and customers MS SQL & PLM knowledge is a plus Traits/Values: Integrity - adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards. Trustworthiness - Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others. Excellence - consistently being the best you can be. Responsible - being reliable and trustworthy. Accountability - being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one's actions. Dignity - behaving in accord with DMS basic principles. Respect - treating others as you would have them treat you. Ability to lead and motivate teams Strong written and verbal communication skillsOur Values: Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity & Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility"GIFTED people & RICH culture" Other details Pay Type Salary Apply Now

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