IT Business Application Manager

IT Business Application Manager – Tree Island Steel Join to apply for the IT Business Application Manager role at Tree Island Steel. The IT Business Applications Manager provides essential leadership and technical oversight for the company’s software application ecosystem. Reporting to the Senior Manager of IT & Analytics, this role is responsible for driving the strategic application roadmap with a specific focus on the ERP system (QAD) and BI platforms (Cognos and Power BI). The Supervisor manages and helps with the daily activities of the Senior Programmer/Analyst and the Systems Analyst, ensuring that all business units receive innovative, efficient, and data‑driven solutions to meet corporate goals. Core Responsibilities People Management: Responsible for the selection, training, work assignment, motivation, and performance review of the software application team, including the Senior Programmer/Analyst and Systems Analyst. Policy Oversight: Ensure all team members adhere to Tree Island and IT department policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements. Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship and professional development guidance to the software team to ensure high standards of code and system design. Application Development & Operations ERP Maintenance: Oversee and help with the continuous development and maintenance of the company’s ERP platform. Custom Software: Manage and help with the modification and upgrade of all custom applications, including but not limited to Shopfloor, QA, and Warehousing and inventory scanning systems. Programming Excellence: Design and develop programs within ERP and other systems using Progress OpenEdge language. System Integrity: Identify and correct software defects (bugs) promptly and perform Progress database administration duties, including software installations and upgrades. Business Intelligence & Reporting BI Strategy: Help with the development and maintenance of the BI platforms (Cognos BI and Power BI), including the design of reports, dashboards, and the analysis tools. Data Warehousing: Ensure the accuracy and continued development of data warehouse content using ETL (DataStage) and DBMS (IBM DB2) tools. Executive Collaboration: Work directly with the Executive leadership team and finance department to determine and deliver confidential reporting requirements regarding consolidated financial information. Future Exploration Cloud-Based Deployed Applications: Exploration of cloud-based application development and deployment to come up with new use cases to help achieve superior and centralized data management capabilities across all Canadian and U.S. operating facilities. Mobile-First Workforce: Exploration of transitioning of some legacy shopfloor systems and QA tools into mobile environments with modern UI/UX to increase user adoption and operational speed across all facilities. General Administration Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Information Technology department. Professional Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field supported with a business background. 5–10 years of ERP experience (preferably QAD) and 5–10 years of experience creating dashboards with BI tools (IBM Cognos knowledge preferred). Expert knowledge of Progress Application Development Environment (Version 11.3 and OE) and relational databases. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex analytical results to stakeholders. Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles and solid business acumen. Our Philosophy Our brands are built on the reputation that Tree Island Steel has earned as a manufacturer of premium wire products. Quality is ingrained in our culture, and it’s this dedication to quality that sets us apart. We believe True Craftmanship Endures. Our Core Values Safety & Efficiency: We take actions to maintain a safe and respectful workplace, always looking for ways to simplify and optimize our approach. Resiliency & Adaptability: We grow stronger through challenges, learn from our mistakes, embrace change, and are flexible when faced with adversity. Problem‑Solving & Lifelong Learning: We never stop asking questions and seeking answers. We continuously expand our learning to gain new skills and expertise, sharing. Why Join Us Safety is our #1 priority. Retirement – Matching RRSP. Service Recognition Awards. Exciting Company Social Events. Annual Salary Range $100,000-115,000 About Tree Island Tree Island Steel Ltd. (“Tree Island Steel” or the “Company”) is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its three operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications. Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island®, Halsteel®, True-Spec®, K‑Lath®, TI‑Wire® and Tough Strand® brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Project Management and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tree Island Steel by 2x. Get notified about new Information Technology Application Manager jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr