The Goodman Group is hiring a Manager of Business Applications to join their IT Team. In this role, the Manager of Business Applications leads the planning and implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications across The Goodman Group.
This individual will oversee core business systems such as ERP, HR, Finance, Real Estate, Clinical Operations, and CRM Platforms. In addition will be responsible for aligning application capabilities with the organizational needs in a cost-effective and scalable manner.
This role reports to the CIO, is full-time, based at the home office located in Chaska, MN with potential of hybrid flexibility after a minimum of 6 months in office.
Wage: $110-$130K annual salary, based on experience
Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday in Chaska, MN home office
Term: Full-time
The Goodman Group is a privately held company located in Chaska, MN, which manages senior living and health care communities, residential communities, and commercial properties located throughout the United States, which provide homes and services for more than 10,000 residents and employment for over 4,000 individuals.
The Goodman Group has been consistently voted the Top Work Places every year since 2018, along with receiving the Customer & Employee Approved award from NRC Health, which recognizes senior-care organizations across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their residents & for engaging & inspiring their employees.
The Goodman Group offers a competitive salary, generous PTO, 401K with employer match, full health benefits, long- & short-term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, educational development & discounts, employee recognition & engagement programs, along with so much more!
Essential Job Functions
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and own the business applications roadmap aligned to company goals and functional needs.
- Serve as a key advisor to leadership on business systems strategy, opportunities, and risks.
- Champion technology-enabled process improvement and user adoption across departments.
Application Management
- Oversee the administration, configuration, and integration of key enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, property management, clinical systems, finance, HRIS, CRM).
- Evaluate and recommend third-party solutions or custom development where appropriate.
- Ensure application uptime, performance, security, and compliance with policies.
Solution Architecture & Delivery
- Design scalable and cost-effective solutions, integrating applications with other internal and cloud-based systems.
- Lead the selection, implementation, and upgrade of software platforms, coordinating with vendors and partners.
- Apply strong architectural and technical understanding to optimize data flow and business process alignment.
Project & Vendor Management
- Lead end-to-end project execution: requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, design, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
- Manage application-related projects across departments, balancing scope, timelines, and budget.
- Oversee vendor contracts and relationships, ensuring quality delivery and value for cost.
Team Collaboration & Support
- Act as a liaison between IT and business units to translate needs into application solutions.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to team members and business super users.
- Drive user training, documentation, and support to increase application proficiency.
Knowledge and Critical Skills
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience
- 8+ years of experience managing business applications or ERP systems, ideally in a mid-market organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven experience in project management, application architecture, and vendor management.
- Strong working knowledge of key business processes (finance, HR, operations, property management, healthcare systems).
- Experience with cloud-based platforms and SaaS solutions.
- Ability to work independently in a small IT team, wearing multiple hats.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interface effectively with executive leadership and operational staff alike.
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, real estate, or hospitality sectors.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, Yardi, or other similar relevant mid-market business platforms.
- Working knowledge of integration tools, APIs, and low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Platform).
