Senior Manager, Applications

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: American Canyon
Posted on: January 17, 2025

Job Description:

American Canyon, California, United StatesAbout Us:Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves -and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:

• Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
• Own It: We think and act as an owner - with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
• Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
• Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.The Role:The Senior Manager of Applications and Data Warehousing is responsible for all aspects of business applications developed, installed or supported by IT.
  • Actively manage IT Business Analysts to ensure proper execution of projects and enhancements, while maintaining a steady level of Help Desk support.
  • Architect and oversee development/operations of the application environment including integrations to other business systems as well as the data warehouse environment.
  • Manage the Applications budget.What you'll do:Applications Management (approx 50% of role)
    • Work with business leaders to understand and set priorities in line with the company's priorities for application implementation, improvement, and expansion.
    • Provide management, priority resolution, and oversight to the IT Business Analysts to ensure on time and on budget execution of projects.
    • Oversee the work of and mentor the IT Business Analysts to ensure consistent and appropriate solutions, and the continued growth of the team.
    • Work with the VP, IT to set strategy and architecture for Mezzetta's application ecosystem.Process Audit and Controls (approx. 20% of role)
      • Continually audit compliance with internal IT policies and procedures for the IT Team.
      • Continually improve documentation of IT systems and related business processes.
      • Work with business function leaders to promote process adoption and compliance.
      • Contribute to DR and business continuity plans.Maintain and Support (approx. 20% of role)
        • In cooperation with the Manager of Infrastructure, ensure reliable and ready access to applications and data.
        • Ensure proper triage, prioritization, and execution of Help Desk Tickets and the proper use of the ticketing system by the Business Analysts.
        • Act as an escalation point for the IT Business Analysts.Other Responsibilities (approx. 10% of role)
          • Effectively leverage outside resources to achieve company objectives, bringing in specialists or on-call consultants to provide solutions where we do not have enough in-house skills, experience or bandwidth.
          • Perform occasional off-hours support, upgrades and changes to systems as needed.
          • Execute projects using appropriate project initiation, execution, and reporting tools and practices to ensure on time, and on budget deliveries of significant work.
          • Continually improve internal IT documentation and procedures to ensure consistency, information sharing, and cross training within the IT team.
          • Contribute to the company as a driver of strategy, manager of people, and a hands-on contributor.What you'll need to be successful:
            • 15 years' experience in IT Applications in a corporate environment.
            • Experience in IT Applications and Business Analysis in Mid-Size or larger companies.
            • Experience leading, mentoring and coaching others to achieve a consistent result.
            • Able to balance multiple priorities and workloads and deliver solid results.
            • Knowledge of information technology computer systems and software and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of IT Applications and Data.
            • Very strong skills in application development/architecture, database design/structure, specifically using SQL Server, and ETL.
            • Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
            • Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.Preferred:
              • Experience with the IFS ERP platform as a consultant and/or customer.Pay Range:$150,000 - $160,000 USDOur Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *EducationSchool Select...Degree Select...LinkedIn ProfileWebsiteVoluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
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