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Job Code 10-0035
Post Date 02/22/2010
Position Title Business Systems Manager - T00621
City Windsor
State CT
Description

 

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Business System Manager

 Kaman Industrial Technologies, the largest subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, is a leading distributor of industrial products with over 200 sales and distribution locations throughout North America. Kaman Industrial Technologies' objective is to deliver the greatest total value to make our customers more productive, more competitive, and more profitable.

Due to our continuing growth, we are currently seeking experienced Professional in multiple US locations! This Business System Manager position will work out of the Windsor, CT location.

This position will perform the process analysis, needs assessment, and cost/benefit analysis associated with alternatives for their subject matter segment in an effort to align information technology solutions with business initiatives.

Exceptional communication and business / technical writing skills are critical to this job, proficient analytical and PC skills are a must, as well as:

  • Experience in business process documentation and design
  • Needs assessment and cost/benefit analysis
  • Proficient PC skills: MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint are required; MS Project strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Analytical and detail oriented abilities

Summary: Evaluate the ongoing need for change to our business system in order to complement and support the overall strategic direction of the company. Serve as a subject matter expert representing the individual business functions at Kaman when identifying the current and future business system requirements. Perform detailed documentation of the current business processes, define the future business requirements and evaluate potential solutions for each alternative for the subject matter segment in an effort to align information technology solutions with business initiatives. Prepare final recommendations for presentation to the Kaman IT Steering & Executive Committee.

 Responsibilities for these key positions:

  • Review and understand Kaman’s strategic business plans and translate these into system requirements.
  • Perform ‘State of the Art’ software capabilities review: Research software market and review competitive landscape, gather market and business intelligence, identify key business requirements and emerging industry trends, and document key business requirements.
  • Assess existing systems capabilities by identifying users of the targeted business process, conducting user interviews, process/application demonstrations, meet with key IT resources. Document strengths and weaknesses.
  • Define future requirements and perform gap analysis. Document the process/application changes required to support the desired functionality and/or outcome, identify and document key system gaps.
  • Prioritize gaps and impact on the business and develop plans/options to address those gaps.
  • Survey/Screen selected packaged software. Create demo script and conduct in-depth software demonstrations.
  • Evaluate potential internal and external solutions to meet future requirements. For each potential solution, identify the anticipated benefits and expected costs, resource requirements (time, cost and skill set), and potential risks and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Create reports to support quality control and provide management information, generate routine reports including status reports and ad-hoc reports as needed. Prepare final report on assessment of Kaman’s existing systems.
  • Assist in developing, updating and implementing procedures for maintaining information in systems. Participate in related systems development efforts as needed to provide input and contribute to a comprehensive development strategy.
  • Prepare reports and materials for final recommendation and participate in presentation to Kaman Steering and Executive Committee.

As a rapidly growing company and an industry leader we offer a very comprehensive compensation package and benefit program to include:

  • GENEROUS BASE and bonus,
  • Your choice of medical insurance plans,
  • Dental insurance,
  • Flexible spending accounts,
  • Company matching 401(k) with a great vesting schedule
  • 100% tax free tuition reimbursement,
  • Company paid Life (family) & STD insurances, Vacation, Holiday & Sick time,
  • ... and MORE!

For fastest consideration, send your resume today!

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We are committed to a safe and drug free environment for our employees! Candidates must successfully pass a post offer, pre-employment drug screen test.

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Kaman Industrial Technologies recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, state or local law.

Requirements

 

Qualifications:

Education – BA degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience – 4 to 6 years experience participating in large complex system projects.

 Skills/Abilities Essential to the Position:

  • Business/Technical writing,
  • Strong interpersonal & interviewing skills,
  • Analytical Thinking,
  • Time Management
  • Excellent English language skills,
  • Results Oriented
  • Attention to Detail,
  • Project Management
  • Manage multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Able to work under moderate supervision
  • Proficient PC skills: (Advanced MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint are required; MS Project strongly preferred.)

 Knowledge Essential to the Position:

  • Solid business knowledge of key business functions performed at Kaman.
  • Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.
  • Effective writing and documentation capabilities.
  • Ability to estimate effort levels associated with modifying existing system and associated benefits.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, software marketplace and competitive landscape.
  • Ability to prepare reports and materials for presentations to Steering Committee – ability to produce a business case for potential future projects.

 Other:  Must be willing to carry a cell phone to ensure that customer needs are met. Limited travel may be required.

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