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Senior Manager of Business Applications & Operations

Kimberlite IT
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025
About Us

Join a thriving NetSuite partner dedicated to elevating our customers' experiences through exceptional automation solutions and consulting services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Business Applications & Operations to join our team. This will be a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for owning and optimizing the tech stack that enables our business to operate efficiently. This role is ideal for a systems-driven operational leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, ensuring business processes remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with company objectives. As the first dedicated Business Applications hire at this level, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping how we leverage technology, streamline operations, and maintain a high standard of execution across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Business Applications Strategy & Management

  • Own and administer critical business applications, including Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, etc.), HappyFox, Jira, DocuSign, Breezy, Recurly, Asana, Grasshopper, Slack, Zoom, and BigTime.
  • Lead system implementations, migrations, and enhancements, ensuring seamless adoption and alignment with business goals.
  • Define and drive the business applications roadmap, identifying and prioritizing technology needs in collaboration with leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Partner with functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Customer Experience, Finance, Product, and Engineering to optimize workflows, automate processes, and improve data integrity.
  • Oversee system governance, ensuring data security, compliance, and system performance standards are met.
  • Maintain inventory of company laptops and proactively assess purchasing needs. Monitor IT needs in partnership with our managed service provider.
  • Own and manage external vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring high-quality service and alignment with company needs.

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

  • Serve as a key operational leader, ensuring that business processes across the company remain scalable, efficient, and aligned with company strategy.
  • Support teams by implementing best practices in systems management, business automation, and data flow across platforms.
  • Establish and manage an intake and prioritization process for system enhancements and process improvements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives to streamline, document, and improve operational processes.

Leadership & Team Oversight

  • Build and scale the Business Applications function, including hiring, developing, and retaining top talent as the team grows.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring the team is aligned with business priorities and empowered to drive impact.

Security Compliance & Risk Management

  • Oversee SOC2, GDPR, and HIPPA compliance, ensuring all controls, deliverables, and evidence collection processes are maintained.
  • Partner with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure all systems are secure and adhere to internal policies and external regulations.
  • Own the response process for IT security questionnaires from customers and prospects, leveraging compliance knowledge bases to provide accurate and efficient answers.
  • Work with the Engineering team to conduct and improve annual control tests, including disaster recovery, incident response, and risk management initiatives.
  • Point of contact for all compliance inquiries; Ensure all employees are properly trained and aware of security compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Systems, Operations, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 7 years of experience managing business applications and operations, with demonstrated leadership in owning company-wide systems.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce, NetSuite, and business automation tools; experience implementing new platforms is a plus.
  • Proven track record of optimizing and scaling business processes through technology.
  • Experience in cross-functional leadership, working closely with stakeholders to drive operational improvements.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with SOC2, GDPR, and HIPPA compliance, risk management, and security best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

This role is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about systems, process optimization, and operational excellence to have a lasting impact on our company's growth and efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Competitive healthcare benefits
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Internet allowance
  • Home office expense reimbursement
  • 401(k) employer contributions
  • Birthdays off
  • Charitable contribution program

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