Procurement Systems & Strategy Manager

Company: Sun, Inc.
Location: Southfield
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

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The Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the companys enterprise-level systems strategy. Their primary role is to ensure that their assigned systems are operating efficiently, securely and effectively to support the manufactured housing, recreational vehicle, accounting/financial, and miscellaneous ancillary business objectives.

JOB DUTIES
Develops and implements strategic system roadmap and initiatives to align with Suns goals and objectives
Partners with business leaders across Sun to inform and gain buy-in on the system vision, strategy, features, budgets, and priorities
Stays informed of and has an understanding of high-level business processes performed at Sun across the various systems within the enterprise technology architecture
Oversees installations, configurations, and implementations on assigned systems
Monitors and ensures assigned systems' availability, performance, and security, promptly resolving any issues or business disruptions that may arise
Conducts regular system assessments and participate in security audits to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and areas for improvement and work to implement appropriate measures to mitigate them
Develops and maintains system documentation, including operating and support procedures, configurations, and technical specifications
Leads required upgrades and enhancements to the assigned system
Collaborates with external vendor partners and cross-functional internal team members to gather requirements, analyze needs, design, and implement appropriate system solutions
Oversees any acquisition, disposition, and conversion tasks related to assigned systems
Manages relationships with external vendor partners and technology teams for assigned systems
Maintains accurate system records, establishes contacts and effective support procedures, contract details, and manages key system dates
Stays abreast of emerging tech trends and best practices, recommend system enhancements, and drive the adoption strategy
Other tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related field (Required)
5 years experience in product ownership, system administration, or system support role
3 years experience in enterprise systems management, including the design, implementation, and main
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively to solve customer requests using configuration
Strong negotiation, presentation, and reporting skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visio
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and embrace change
Knowledge of configuration and support best practices and methodologies
Solid understanding of IT security principles and practices, including access controls, data protection, and compliance requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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