Technical Deltek Business Application Lead Senior Manager

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The Deltek Business Application Lead Senior Manager is part of the internal IT organization responsible for overseeing and managing the suite of business applications that support Finance, Contracts Management, and Time Entry processes within the organization. This role ensures that these applications are aligned with business needs, operate efficiently, and are continuously improved to meet evolving requirements. This position will be responsible for managing the Deltek Costpoint system configuration, ensuring data integrity, providing user support and training, along with driving continuous improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial management processes. Additionally, this role will support system administration, optimization, and utilization of Deltek Costpoint system. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint Systems, strong technical and analytical skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing enterprise financial systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, and project management, to streamline processes, enhance system functionality, and maximize the potential of Costpoint.

In this role you will:

• Perform Costpoint functional projects.  Partner with our stakeholders to understand their goals and develop solutions to achieve them.
• Assist stakeholders in optimizing Costpoint and achieving top functionality.
• Conduct system reviews, system design/setup, and ensure compliance.
• Support the stakeholders with expert Costpoint knowledge, training, and analysis.
• Understand and achieve project goals, timelines, and deliverables.  
• Actively communicate with Directors; provide upward feedback.
• Actively identify and implement ways to improve processes and your work. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Deltek Costpoint system-related activities within the region and organization.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting, and supply chain management teams to analyze business needs, identify system gaps, and recommend process improvements.
• Manage the optimization and configuration of Deltek Costpoint modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Costing, Procurement and Time, to align with the organization’s financial operations.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures related to Deltek Costpoint, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and user adoption.
• Provide user support and training to employees utilizing the Deltek Costpoint Systems, including troubleshooting system issues, resolving user queries, and delivering training sessions to enhance system proficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the Deltek Costpoint Systems, overseeing data imports and exports, conducting regular data integrity checks, and addressing any data-related issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration and compatibility of Costpoint with other systems and applications, fostering data integrity and process automation including the development of system configuration/architecture diagrams.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement necessary enhancements or upgrades to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest Deltek Costpoint releases, features, and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies, leveraging the capabilities of the Deltek Costpoint Systems to support compliance activities and audits.
• Manage relationships with Deltek or other system vendors, coordinating support and maintenance activities, and collaborating on issue resolution and system enhancements.
• Lead system-related projects, including scoping projects, creating project plans, managing resources, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely project delivery.