SAP Manager in Yonkers, NY

This is a management level position responsible for analyzing, planning, organizing and directing all IT related activities of the organization with supervisory responsibilities for all staff assigned to the IT department. This position is accountable for ensuring continuity of computer services for computer users throughout the organization through planning, technical leadership, and project coordination. Essential Functions: 1. Perform all supervisory responsibilities associated with the IT department including employee related issues. 2. Enforce company policies and procedures as a member of management for all employees. 3. Present a professional image as a representative of the company. 4. Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers, and every level of management. 5. Determine the goals of IT within broad outlines provided by the executive management and contribute to the continuity of computer services by providing necessary technical leadership and project coordination. 6. Forecast costs, equipment and personnel needs for projects and programs as required and related to MIS operations. 7. Stay abreast of the latest developments in MIS technology and remain highly technically competent at all levels of data processing while striving for enhanced user productivity through implementation of new software technology where applicable, and the implementation of policies that more effectively utilize MIS resources. 8. Prepares long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, and acquisition of the resources needed to support them. Assures responsiveness of long-range plans to corporate objectives. 9. Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and equipment suppliers. Additional Responsibilities: 1. Capture, monitor and analyze computer usage data, recommend and implement policies, software and hardware to provide maximum resource utilization in a cost-efficient manner. 2. Assume the leadership role in developing and maintaining a systems disaster recovery plan. 3. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Experience: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Good understanding of current applications and trends in MIS technology. 2. Ability to analyze information related to computer technology to assist in directing company management in the selection of software and hardware to meet the needs of the organization. 3. Strong interpersonal skills. 4. Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, appraising, evaluating and solving problems of a difficult procedural, organizational, administrative or technical nature. 5. Must meet physical requirements and pass substance abuse screening as may be required. Training and Experience: 1. Bachelor?s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience. 2. 7+ years of IT experience with at least 50% of this time in a leadership position is required. 3. Experience in an AS/400 environment and good experience with Windows NT/2003 Active Directory networking. 4. Knowledge of SAP R/3, BW, Basis, HR, MM, SD, FI, SAP server landscapes in Development, Quality / Test and Production, Application of support packs/OSS notes, Transport, Security and User Administration in a manufacturing environment is required. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. For consideration, please e-mail your resume to frank.decarvalho@rht.com. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here