Enterprise Applications Manager or Enterprise Programmer/Analyst
Department: Enterprise Applications
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
GRCC is looking for a either an Enterprise Applications Manager or Programmer/Analyst at a senior or mid level. The skill level, experience, desire for management, and other qualifications will determine the position offered.
The Enterprise Applications Manager (Manager) is the team lead of our PeopleSoft ERP developers and business analysts. This role is pivotal in managing the development, implementation, and support of our enterprise systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development, ERP systems, and team leadership. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, deliverables, and scope, ensuring successful and timely completion of all development projects. Additionally, they will provide strategic guidance, foster a collaborative team environment, and drive continuous improvement in our development processes. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring the development team, managing large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality documentation and code standards. The candidate is expected to be a working manager and will be participating in different development project assigned to the team related to the PeopleSoft ERP.
The Senior Enterprise Programmer/Analyst (Senior Level) is a lead position in the classification of Enterprise Programmer/ Analysts and will perform all duties of an Associate and Enterprise Programmer/Analyst. The Senior Enterprise Programmer/Analyst performs the most complex activities within the scope of the IT Administrative Enterprise Application's department. This position requires specialization in several overlapping technical areas and/or assumes primary responsibility and oversight of at least one business critical system that is essential to the daily operations of the institution (e.g. PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Human Resources, Finance, Enterprise Content Management System, Access Control, etc.) ensuring the continuous availability, functionality, security, and integrity of those systems.
The Enterprise Programmer/Analyst (Mid Level) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications (Campus Solutions, Human Capital Management, and Finance). The incumbent analyzes business processes and translates them into technical solutions within the PeopleSoft platform. These professionals collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements and configure or customize PeopleSoft modules accordingly. Additionally, they provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and enhancements to ensure the effective operation of PeopleSoft systems.
Requisition ID: 1029
Department: Enterprise Applications
Employee Group: Professional, Management, and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
• Manager Level: TM3 - $84,278 - $103,241 Annually
• Senior Level: TP5 - $74,914 - $91,770 Annually
• Mid Level: TP4 - $66,590 - $81,573 Annually
Benefits: Full Time
Reports to: Director of Administrative Enterprise Applications
Posting Opens: 10/09/2025
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note: Although the essential job functions are similar for each position, however the degree to which these duties are met varies based on the position assigned with more of a leadership position required of more senior staff.
Manager
• Lead and manage a team of PeopleSoft developers and business analysts, ensuring effective execution of development tasks and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to team members, ensuring personal growth and professional development.
• Manage team performance, conduct performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director of Administrative Enterprise Applications as it pertains to design decisions involving project management and business resources.
• Take ownership of project timelines, deliverables, and scope, ensuring successful and timely completion of all PeopleSoft development projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely communication on project progress.
• Ensure high-quality documentation for all development processes and outcomes.
• Provide guidance in complex problem-solving situations and participate in discussions with internal staff and outside vendors and consultants as required.
• Support the purchasing process by helping to assess the financial and technical implications of purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with project budgets and organizational goals.
• Assist with wit system upgrades and patches ensuring compatibility with the latest system functionality.
• Collaborate with testing teams to define test cases, manage the execution of tests, and track defects or issues through to resolution.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance by ensuring code updates meet functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Develop custom solutions for product functionality not currently available.
• Create and administer new and existing ERP integrations.
• Establish change control processes and provide direction to Administrative Enterprise Applications staff as to the successful use of those processes.
• Ensure effective communication between development teams, leadership, and business units, maintaining alignment on project progress and expectations.
• Facilitate regular meetings and discussions to drive collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making.
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