Enterprise Applications Manager

Job Title: Enterprise Applications Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Enterprise Applications Manager to lead the optimization, integration, and continuous improvement of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central environment and related business systems. This role serves as the functional lead for ERP and CRM systems supporting manufacturing, customer service, finance, and business intelligence. The Enterprise Applications Manager will work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure system alignment with operational workflows, financial reporting, and strategic business objectives. Additionally, this position will play a critical leadership role in advancing our AI initiatives, supporting data-driven decision-making, and improving operational efficiency through automation, reporting, and system innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring optimal configuration and utilization.
• Manage ERP configuration changes, enhancements, independent software vendors, and system upgrades in coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate to improve MRP/MPS performance and demand planning processes.
• Optimize production order workflows and shop floor data visibility.
• Ensure ERP alignment with financial reporting requirements, including GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Oversight of reporting frameworks and business intelligence tools, including Power BI.
• Lead AI initiatives, identifying opportunities to leverage AI for operational efficiency, automation, reporting, and decision support.
• Lead cross-functional system and process improvement initiatives across departments.
• Document system processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years of ERP functional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or related systems.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing environments, preferably made-to-order manufacturing.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including understanding of costing, margin analysis, and GAAP principles.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI for business intelligence and analytics.
• Strong process orientation with proven experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience managing cross-functional system projects.
• Experience with AI tools, automation technologies, or data analytics platforms, with direct system integrations preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production planning systems.
• Experience leading system implementations, upgrades, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting financial system alignment and reporting.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 1st Shift with a hybrid work schedule, ideally onsite daily if possible. The role includes supervising 2 direct reports.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elkhorn, WI.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Full benefits- health, dental, vision, 401K, vacation

This is a hybrid position in Elkhorn,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $120,000 - $175,000