Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

The Manager, IT ERP and Business Systems is responsible for the support, maintenance, improvement, and strategic alignment of our ERP and business systems. Duties include fostering strong business partnerships and leveraging technology to drive business efficiency and innovation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Oversee the daily operations of ERP and business systems, ensuring high performance and availability.

• Develop and implement strategies for the maintenance, support, and improvement of ERP and business systems.

• Ensure our systems align with business requirements and enhance functionality and performance by collaborating with key stakeholders.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new systems, applications, and functionality in response to business needs.

• Foster strong relationships with all functional departments and management levels throughout the organization.

• Lead the analysis, design, and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and improvements.

• Formulate and implement comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans for our ERP and business systems.

• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, ensuring contract terms and service levels are met.

• Provide mentorship and training to IT team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a business related field. An advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing ERP or other business systems and functions. Deep understanding of the electric cooperative industry and its unique IT needs. Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development.

Skills:

• Excellent understanding of project management principles.

• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide team members.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.