Job Title: Information Services Manager - Application Management and Analytics
Location: New Ulm Area (Onsite 3 days/week)
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation: $136,000 - $173,000 annually, plus bonus and relocation assistance
Position Overview & Responsibilities
The Information Services Manager for Application Management and Analytics will lead the strategic oversight of enterprise applications, data analytics, and business intelligence tools. This role focuses on ensuring smooth integration, operation, and enhancement of software applications while using data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making. With a strong background in IT management, application lifecycle management, and analytics, the ideal candidate will play a key role in project execution, collaboration on long-term IT strategies, and continuous improvement of the company's information maturity. This position also includes mentoring and supervising technical staff and managed service providers.
Major Areas of Accountability
Application Management
- Manage the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, covering deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
- Align applications with business requirements and ensure seamless integration with current systems.
- Establish best practices for application security, reliability, and performance.
- Continuously monitor and enhance application performance to minimize downtime and optimize resource use.
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Develop and execute analytics and business intelligence strategies to support data-driven decision-making.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of data models, dashboards, reports, and analytics tools.
- Partner with stakeholders to determine key metrics, KPIs, and reporting requirements.
- Ensure high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency across analytics platforms.
Leadership
- Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning within the IT team.
- Define performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback to drive team success.
- Collaborate with business units to translate their needs into technical requirements and actionable plans.
- Act as a bridge between IT and other departments, facilitating alignment and open communication.
- Manage relationships with IT vendors to maximize value in projects, purchases, and managed services.
- Research industry trends, tools, and methods to recommend improvements for team and company-wide consideration.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned, within the scope and requirements of the role.
Education, Training, and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT management, application management, or analytics.
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) and enterprise software (e.g., ERP, CRM).
- Proven project management skills, with experience in Agile or similar methodologies.
- Effective communicator, capable of conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Solution-oriented with excellent multitasking and prioritization abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio.
- Adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Additional Desirable Skills/Qualifications
- Experience with cloud technologies (Public, Private, Dedicated, Hybrid).
- Familiarity with data governance and data management best practices.
- Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or relevant analytics tools.
- Background in Continuous Improvement tools.
- Experience with employee computing devices, including Windows, Android, and iOS.
- Prior experience in agricultural businesses, especially in the swine industry.
Note: Our customer offers a comprehensive relocation package to support qualified candidates in transitioning to the New Ulm area.
Desired Skills and Experience
Data Analytics, BI, Enterprise Application Management, Manager, Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
