Manager Financial Systems JDEdwards Eone

JDE Applications Manager

Location: Remote, must be based in the United States
Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Supervises: Yes (Internal team and external consultants)

Overview

I am seeking a strategic and hands-on Application Manager Financial Systems to lead the optimization and evolution for one of my Global Corporations. You will need to manage our enterprise financial technology platforms, with a primary focus on JD Edwards (JDE). This leadership role will report directly to the CIO and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment between IT initiatives and financial business goals.

The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical knowledge, business acumen, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of financial systems in a multi-entity, multi-location environment. This is a key role for someone who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders.

For immediate consideration, please forward a copy of your resume to Mark Shemroske – Tri-S Recruiters at

Mark @ MarkShemroske .com

Or
Markg @ Trisrecruiters .com

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal staff and consultants to deliver effective financial systems solutions, with a focus on JD Edwards (9.x and beyond).
• Partner closely with Finance and IT leadership to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Oversee system enhancements, upgrades, and migrations—including orchestration builds and JDE modernization efforts.
• Drive cyber risk mitigation efforts within the financial systems domain, including disaster recovery and data protection planning.
• Collaborate across IT and business units to prioritize projects and manage resources effectively.
• Provide clear documentation and communication to stakeholders on project goals, progress, risks, and results.
• Advocate for and enforce best practices in ERP and financial system implementation and support.
• Lead due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions and new business units.
• Support vendor management, budgeting, and external resource coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise financial systems, with 5+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Proven experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (EOne), including implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Orchestrator, SQL, and systems architecture in ERP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence prioritization in a matrixed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Understanding of IT governance, cyber security standards, and risk management within financial systems.
• Background in both large enterprise environments (e.g., Fortune 100) and smaller or high-growth companies is a plus.
• Project management experience and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project or similar.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Leadership or project management certifications.
• Experience in multi-plant, multi-instance ERP environments.
• A passion for process improvement and system optimization.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Professional, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.