What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Specialist -EcoSys Technical Owner position at Burns & McDonnell?
Description
We are seeking a strategic, technically skilled Enterprise Applications Lead to oversee the product strategy, implementation, and support of critical SaaS-based business platforms—including, but not limited to, EcoSys. This hybrid role blends product leadership with hands-on technical application administration, with a focus on both delivering long-term product value and ensuring operational excellence across the application lifecycle.
The successful candidate will manage cross-functional platforms that support project delivery, financial planning, and operational performance, while also acting as a subject matter expert and technical lead for EcoSys configuration, integration, and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Programming
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 260219
Job Hire Type Experienced #COR
We are seeking a strategic, technically skilled Enterprise Applications Lead to oversee the product strategy, implementation, and support of critical SaaS-based business platforms—including, but not limited to, EcoSys. This hybrid role blends product leadership with hands-on technical application administration, with a focus on both delivering long-term product value and ensuring operational excellence across the application lifecycle.
The successful candidate will manage cross-functional platforms that support project delivery, financial planning, and operational performance, while also acting as a subject matter expert and technical lead for EcoSys configuration, integration, and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise Product Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead product strategies and roadmaps for enterprise applications across departments and global business units.
- Translate business needs into actionable functional and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with IT, engineering, and vendor teams to deliver scalable and secure product solutions.
- Evaluate market trends and licensing options to enhance platform value and user adoption.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, application demos, internal marketing efforts, and training programs.
- Monitor application performance, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Administer and configure EcoSys in Production and multiple non-Production environments.
- Customize/Configure EcoSys modules, settings, and workflows based on operational needs.
- Develop and maintain EcoSys API integrations with ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EBS, Coupa).
- Create custom reports, dashboards, and data visualizations tailored to business use cases.
- Monitor EcoSys system performance, security, and coordinate upgrades and enhancements.
- Lead and support EcoSys full life cycle implementations (design, development, deployment, support).
- Provide technical troubleshooting, end-user support, and ongoing platform education.
- Oversee performance optimization, system architecture, and security improvements for multiple enterprise SaaS platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, collaborating with support teams and vendors.
- Lead data migration and audit readiness efforts; ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Document application configurations, support procedures, and knowledge base materials.
- Champion user-centric support practices and service improvement strategies across the enterprise.
- Guide internal teams and stakeholders in application design, support, and process optimization.
- Represent the applications group in strategic planning and governance forums.
- Present product and platform updates to leadership, including financial impact and performance metrics.
- Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and digital innovation.
- Bachelor Degree in engineering, computer science or related degree and 8 years relevant experience Required
- Consulting experience in the architectural, engineering and/or construction industries preferred.
- Software development and programming experience required.
- Understanding of software and hardware system architecture.
- 7 years of hands-on experience with EcoSys administration, configuration, and enhancement.
- 3 years of full life cycle EcoSys implementations including integrations with ERP systems.
- Experience in REST APIs, web services, and integration tools.
- Proficiency in SQL, JavaScript, and data visualization/reporting platforms.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Programming
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 260219
Job Hire Type Experienced #COR