Enterprise Business Applications Manager

Enterprise Business Applications Manager
Location: Columbia, MDSalary: $135,000 - $140,000 annually

Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas, and results continue to propel Shimadzu's outstanding reputation and "Excellence in Science." People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu's continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists, and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?

What can Shimadzu offer YOU?

• Our Culture: A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
• Competitive Compensation: Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
• Retirement Benefits: Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
• Professional Growth: Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal Development
• Health Benefits: Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Work-Life Balance: Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
• Education: Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Insurance Perks: Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid, and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company-paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
• Work Flexibility: Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Employee Engagement: Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development

POSITION SUMMARY:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is hiring an Enterprise Business Applications Manager to lead the operations and strategy of our enterprise systems-anchored by Microsoft Dynamics 365. In this high-impact role, you'll guide a team of technical professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure, and high-value application solutions that power our business. You'll serve as both strategist and execution leader-driving enhancements, leading implementations and ensuring our technology stack aligns with core business goals.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Direct the daily operations of our enterprise application suite, including Dynamics 365 and Power Platform integrations.
• Manage and mentor team members while fostering a service-focused, high-performance culture.
• Lead system improvement initiatives across multiple departments in partnership with IT, operations, and vendors.
• Oversee Dynamics 365 enhancements, cloud integration, mobile application deployments, and system integrity.
• Develop technical roadmaps, assess ROI for new tools and build business cases for application modernization.
• Deliver actionable insights and automation through dashboards, reporting tools, and data warehouses.
• Ensure uptime, security, and compliance of integrated systems across our hybrid IT environment.
• Act as an internal consultant-translating business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Plan and test disaster recovery strategies and coordinate business continuity measures.
• Own vendor relations, licensing, and budget coordination related to enterprise apps.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (required).
• 8+ years of experience managing enterprise systems in Dynamics 365 (Sales, Field Service, Great Plains). Familiarity or related experience with SAP S/4Hana.
• Strong command of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), SQL, and integration tools such as KingswaySoft.
• Recent experience leading application upgrades, migrations, and optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Azure, Entra ID, SharePoint, and security protocols.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Preferred certifications: PL-200, MB-210, MB-240.

At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications, accompanied by a salary adjustment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This exempt, full-time position offers a starting salary range of $135,000 to $140,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. Eligible benefits include a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, with detailed information provided at the final interview stage. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.

In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays. After one year, you'll have access to a generous short-term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2/3% for weeks 7 to 12.

For more details on benefits, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs.

Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here.

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