{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7bf5dfcd5a3cd84e827a5bec","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7bf5dfcd5a3cd84e827a5bec","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7bf5dfcd5a3cd84e827a5bec","title":"Applications Manager, ERP","description":"About Us\nFounded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.\n\nJob Purpose\nThe Applications Manager will lead and support our Kinetic in the Cloud ERP environment while also serving as a hands-on functional Business Analyst in a fast-paced startup setting. This hybrid role requires a strong blend of application management, business process expertise, and stakeholder engagement.\nYou will play a critical role in aligning business needs with system capabilities, driving process improvements, and ensuring the successful delivery and optimization of Kinetic Cloud solutions. In addition, you will manage and mentor a Technical Business Analyst, ensuring strong collaboration between functional and technical workstreams.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as the end-to-end owner of the Kinetic Cloud ERP platform ensuring system stability, performance, and reliability\nManage day-to-day application operations including user access, configurations and workflows\nPartner with IT and external vendors to resolve application issues.\nLead issue resolution, root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts\nEnsure data integrity, security, and compliance across the application landscape; maintain system documentation, standards and support processes\nWork with business leadership to align the application roadmap with business goals; drive automation and process optimization through system capabilities\nAct as a lead functional Business Analyst, working directly with stakeholders across departments to translate business needs into application solutions\nLead process mapping, gap analysis and continuous improvement activities, leveraging Kinetic functionality, to support business initiatives\nDocument Kinetic functional and technical specifications, business process maps and test scripts. Support UAT planning and execution, ensuring system changes are validated and aligned with business processes.\nManage and mentor a Technical Business Analyst, providing guidance on technical design and execution.\nAlign functional and technical workstreams to ensure cohesive delivery.\nAct as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and external vendors (including Epicor). Manage vendor relationships, support tickets and service performance.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n5+ years of experience in ERP systems, preferably Epicor/Kinetic Cloud\nUnderstanding of ERP integrations, data structures, and reporting tools\nExperience managing applications and tools used by finance, supply chain, and manufacturing teams\nStrong experience as a functional Business Analyst in a dynamic or startup environment\nProven ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions\nExperience managing or mentoring team members\nExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills\nVulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. 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