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Business Applications Manager

AT Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison

Business Applications Manager

Scottsdale, AZ

As an IT Business Applications Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will support critical business strategies and objectives to manage a team and set of programs to the successful delivery of application and process improvement solutions which support these objectives. You are responsible for assuring programs and projects align with overall business strategies and will oversee a team of project managers and/or business analysts to lead multiple projects and oversee internal or 3rd party vendor developer to deliver successful projects within the expected time frame, scope and budget. This position will have 5+ years of related experience in program/project management, analysis and the delivery of solutions in the related field and have a strong knowledge of the specific business acumen, concepts, practices and procedures.

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We trust that as an IT Business Applications Manager you will: (responsibilities)

  • Manage project teams to deliver solutions to business that align with business objectives
  • Follow Program Management practices to align with overall business strategies
  • Facilitate meetings with business and leadership teams to determine goals and objectives for planning programs and projects to meet those objectives
  • Track program metrics and consolidate project reporting to assure alignment
  • Ability to use creativity and diplomacy to resolve issues and challenge the norm
  • Mentor and develop project team for increased knowledge and growth in support of business
  • Plan and manage change management procedures for functional enhancements and application release upgrades
  • Maintain all project documentation, change management and sign-offs for regulatory compliance
  • Continue to strive to improve internal Business Application team processes to increase efficiencies
  • You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

  • Business Acumen
  • Customer Focus
  • Developing Direct Reports and Others
  • Drive for Results
  • Priority Setting
  • Self-Knowledge

About you:

  • PMP Certification
  • 1-2 years' experience managing teams of 2 or more direct reports
  • Manage external vendors to successful delivery of project deliverables
  • Manage and track related project costs
  • Strong communication and written skills
  • Ability to work with all levels of project teams from leadership to daily end user
  • 3-5+ years functional industry experience and business acumen
  • 3-5+ years successful project management and delivery experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
  • Ability to work in a team environment and oversee a team of analysts
  • Ability to manage requirements gathering sessions and prepare clear and concise documentation to internal or external development team members
  • Create and maintain related training schedule, courses and documentation relevant to business

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

  • Interviewing, selecting, and training employees
  • Setting rates of pay and hours of work
  • Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees
  • Determining work techniques
  • Planning the work
  • Apportioning work among employees
  • Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed
  • Planning budgets for work
  • Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance
  • Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
  • Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
  • Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Client-provided location(s): Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Job ID: Taylor_Morrison-28500374
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led

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