Senior Manager, Business Applications

About Us

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools.  The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater.  We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew

Position Summary:
The Sr. Manager, Business Applications is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing management of all business-critical applications across the organization.
This includes ERP/Finance platforms, CRM systems, HR applications, and other enterprise tools that support core business functions.
The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities to ensure systems are aligned with organizational goals and deliver measurable value.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong understanding of business process optimization, systems integration, stakeholder engagement, and application lifecycle management.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise applications strategy aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps for application modernization, cloud migration, and process automation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Application Management

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise systems including Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, and financial applications, CRM, Finance/ERP, and other enterprise systems
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of all business applications.
• Oversee application lifecycle management including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning.

AI Roadmap

• Design and lead the execution of a strategic roadmap for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) across enterprise applications—including ERP, CRM, HR, and financial systems.
• This involves identifying high-impact use cases, aligning with business goals, and deploying AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and customer experience.
• The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable value, such as cost savings, productivity gains, and improved service outcomes.

 

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with cross-functional business leaders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure successful delivery through agile or waterfall methodologies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on technology investments and ROI.

Team & Vendor Management

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of application analysts, administrators, developers, and project managers.
• Manage vendor relationships for SaaS and on-premises applications, including contract negotiation, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with external consultants and system integrators for large-scale implementations and upgrades.

Governance & Compliance

• Partner with Information Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Implement robust access control, data governance, and audit mechanisms across all platforms.
• Maintain documentation and training programs to support user adoption and compliance.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the enterprise applications budget, including licensing, support, professional services, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor and report on application performance metrics, KPIs, and business impact.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through system consolidation, automation, and process optimization.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience managing business systems or enterprise applications.
• Proven leadership experience with at least 5 years in a people management or senior IT applications role.
• Strong understanding of CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), Finance/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS), and other enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Concur).
• Experience with systems integration, application architecture, and business process improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in enterprise systems.
• Experience in managing global teams and multi-site deployments.

Special Work Conditions    

• Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.

Benefits 

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

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Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. The compensation range for this position is: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year.