Manager, IT Business Applications

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• LMA – Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable
• Strategy, Architecture & Roadmap
• Portfolio Direction & Hands-On Execution
• Budget, Vendor & Portfolio Management
• Security, Data & Risk Partnership
• AI-Embedded SaaS & Continuous Improvement

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Own the strategy, architecture, roadmap, and day-to-day operations of Continua’s business applications portfolio, including ERP, CRM, project management, design, HR, finance, integrations, and automation.
• Manage and optimize platforms including CORE V, HubSpot, Monday.com, D-Tools, CET/CEP, AutoCAD, SharePoint, Paylocity, Ramp, Azure Integration Services, and Power Platform.
• Manage the full requirements-to-delivery lifecycle, translating business needs into prioritized initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Maintain application reliability, security, integration health, release quality, and change management standards.
• Coach and develop Business Applications team (analysts, developers, product owners, and application administrators), while personally contributing to application configuration, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Manage budgets, contracts, renewals, vendor performance, service levels, and systems integrator relationships.
• Oversee releases, incident response, change advisory, service levels, regression testing, and month-end close support.
• Partner with Security, Data & Analytics, and Infrastructure to maintain secure integrations, identity management, data governance, and application controls.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, application optimization, AI-enabled capabilities, and improved operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, HR, PMO, Design, and AV leadership to prioritize requirements, deliver solutions, and track business value.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• 5-10+ years of business applications experience spanning administration, configuration, development, and architecture, including 2+ years of team leadership.
• Demonstrated strategic and hands-on expertise across ERP, CRM, and enterprise integration, with proficiency in at least two of the following: CORE V (or comparable ERP), HubSpot, and/or enterprise integration platforms (Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, API Management).
• Experience managing an application portfolio end-to-end, including roadmap development, application rationalization, release management, incident response, and vendor oversight.
• Proven experience managing operating and capital budgets, SaaS vendors, systems integrators, contracts, and negotiations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into application solutions, manage the full delivery lifecycle, and communicate outcomes to executive stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications are preferred, but not required: (HubSpot, Microsoft Power Platform, TOGAF, CORE V or comparable ERP platforms, ITIL 4, SAFe, or PMI-ACP).
• Experience leading ERP modernization or replacement evaluations preferred.
• Familiarity with integration platforms such as Microsoft PowerAutomate, FlowGear, or similar 
• Experience in commercial interiors, dealer/distribution, or AV integration business models is a plus, but not required. 
• Knowledge of SaaS security posture management (SSPM), CIS Controls, and identity integration preferred.
• Exposure to data and AI solutions, including Snowflake, FiveTran, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Github, and embedded AI capabilities preferred.
• Understanding of scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective application architecture and automation preferred.
• A hands-on, player/coach leadership style with a track record of developing technical teams while personally contributing to configuration and delivery.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may  involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

The hiring compensation range for this position is an annual base salary of $110,000-$120,000 plus bonus potential. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits available in this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

HOURS:  

This is a full-time position. Standard work schedule is Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted. 

DISCLOSURES:

Notice: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace.

Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.