Systems Manager

OVERVIEW

The Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the companys enterprise-level systems strategy. Their primary role is to ensure that their assigned systems are operating efficiently, securely and effectively to support the manufactured housing, recreational vehicle, accounting/financial, and miscellaneous ancillary business objectives.

JOB DUTIES

• Develops and implements strategic system roadmap and initiatives to align with Suns goals and objectives
• Partners with business leaders across Sun to inform and gain buy-in on the system vision, strategy, features, budgets, and priorities
• Understand high-level of business processes performed at Sun across the various systems within the enterprise technology architecture
• Stays informed of and has an understanding of high-level business processes performed at Sun across the various systems within the enterprise technology architecture
• Oversees installations, configurations, and implementations on assigned systems
• Monitors and ensures assigned systems' availability, performance, and security, promptly resolving any issues or business disruptions that may arise
• Conducts regular system assessments and participate in security audits to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and areas for improvement and work to implement appropriate measures to mitigate them
• Develops and maintains system documentation, including operating and support procedures, configurations, and technical specifications
• Leads required upgrades and enhancements to the assigned system
• Collaborates with external vendor partners and cross-functional internal team members to gather requirements, analyze needs, design, and implement appropriate system solutions
• Oversees any acquisition, disposition, and conversion tasks related to assigned systems
• Manages relationships with external vendor partners and technology teams for assigned systems
• Maintains accurate system records, establishes contacts and effective support procedures, contract details, and manages key system dates
• Partner with leadership teams to assess, recommend, and implement technology solutions that align with organizational objectives and meet compliance standards
• Experience with ERP and sourcing platforms such as Netsuite, SAP, Coupa, or comparable systems
• Stays abreast of emerging tech trends and best practices, recommend system enhancements, and drive the adoption strategy
• Other tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related field (required)
• 5 years experience in product ownership, system administration, or system support role
• 3 years experience in enterprise systems management, including the design, implementation, and maintaining source to pay technology including platform such a Coupa, Ivalua, SAP Ariba, or similar systems (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think creatively to solve customer requests using configuration
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and reporting skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visio
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and embrace change
• Knowledge of configuration and support best practices and methodologies
• Solid understanding of IT security principles and practices, including access controls, data protection, and compliance requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

REWARDING BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with multiple plan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty