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Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Finance Systems at our office located in Dallas, TX. (Flexible work arrangements available). The American Heart Association is looking for a ‘Sr. Manager, Finance Systems’ to join the Business Technology (BT) team to support and lead the finance applications track that is undergoing transformation. The team is seeking a leader with a background in IT and Finance applications to be hands-on and oversee ongoing support and implementations. The manager focuses on collaborating with IT, business, and vendor teams. Responsible for support, implementation, and delivery of applications related to Finance, EPM, SCM, Analytics, Reporting, and related applications. Establish and support IT and ERP standards and best practices. Perform other duties as assigned. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of technical and system analysts
- Oversee the administration and operations of the finance applications track
- Develop and maintain a financial systems roadmap aligned with business objectives and technology strategies
- Partner with business leaders to understand their needs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement scalable technical solutions
- Ensure operational excellence, system availability, reliability, and timely solutioning, particularly during critical financial close cycles
- Maintain application integrity, architecture standards, and documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness
- Oversee release and deployment management processes
- Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, contract negotiations, and implementation initiatives as needed
- Team building, coaching, employee retention, training, and development
- Firsthand architecture, technical, and functional experience, roll sleeves as needed, and lead the team in problem-solving
- Maintain system configurations, latest technical currency, and enforce SDLC best practices
- Collaborate with higher management and maintain transparency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- 3 years minimum of supervisory experience
- 3 years minimum (7+ years preferred) of IT applications development and support experience
- 3 years minimum (5+ years preferred) experience in implementing and supporting one or more ERP applications of Financials, SCM, EPM, Fixed Assets, Analytics
- 3 years minimum (5+ years preferred) of technical support experience with 2 or more ERP system areas such as SQL, improvements, reports, integrations & API calls, application architecture, data conversion, security, releases, and testing
- Strong leadership and mentor abilities, delivery, and process-oriented mindset
- Keen on service delivery, team engagement, collaborating with business users, finding and fulfilling gaps for a smoother support model
- Experience in working with Oracle support, external vendors, and system integrators (Sis)
- SDLC and change management focused, ensuring system integrity and IT audit requirements
- Ability to research and recommend innovative technology trends, and act as a change leader
Preferred experience:
- Experience with Financials and EPM ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards
- Techno-functional knowledge and support with ERP system
- Implementation knowledge will be great
- Project management skills and managerial experience would be ideal
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; based on the type of position
- Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
- Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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Location:
Location: US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date
3 months ago (12/1/2025 3:53 PM)
Requisition ID
2025-16648
Job Category
Information Technology
Position Type
Full Time
Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Finance Systems at our office located in Dallas, TX. (Flexible work arrangements available). The American Heart Association is looking for a ‘Sr. Manager, Finance Systems’ to join the Business Technology (BT) team to support and lead the finance applications track that is undergoing transformation. The team is seeking a leader with a background in IT and Finance applications to be hands-on and oversee ongoing support and implementations. The manager focuses on collaborating with IT, business, and vendor teams. Responsible for support, implementation, and delivery of applications related to Finance, EPM, SCM, Analytics, Reporting, and related applications. Establish and support IT and ERP standards and best practices. Perform other duties as assigned. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of technical and system analysts
- Oversee the administration and operations of the finance applications track
- Develop and maintain a financial systems roadmap aligned with business objectives and technology strategies
- Partner with business leaders to understand their needs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement scalable technical solutions
- Ensure operational excellence, system availability, reliability, and timely solutioning, particularly during critical financial close cycles
- Maintain application integrity, architecture standards, and documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness
- Oversee release and deployment management processes
- Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, contract negotiations, and implementation initiatives as needed
- Team building, coaching, employee retention, training, and development
- Firsthand architecture, technical, and functional experience, roll sleeves as needed, and lead the team in problem-solving
- Maintain system configurations, latest technical currency, and enforce SDLC best practices
- Collaborate with higher management and maintain transparency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- 3 years minimum of supervisory experience
- 3 years minimum (7+ years preferred) of IT applications development and support experience
- 3 years minimum (5+ years preferred) experience in implementing and supporting one or more ERP applications of Financials, SCM, EPM, Fixed Assets, Analytics
- 3 years minimum (5+ years preferred) of technical support experience with 2 or more ERP system areas such as SQL, improvements, reports, integrations & API calls, application architecture, data conversion, security, releases, and testing
- Strong leadership and mentor abilities, delivery, and process-oriented mindset
- Keen on service delivery, team engagement, collaborating with business users, finding and fulfilling gaps for a smoother support model
- Experience in working with Oracle support, external vendors, and system integrators (Sis)
- SDLC and change management focused, ensuring system integrity and IT audit requirements
- Ability to research and recommend innovative technology trends, and act as a change leader
Preferred experience:
- Experience with Financials and EPM ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards
- Techno-functional knowledge and support with ERP system
- Implementation knowledge will be great
- Project management skills and managerial experience would be ideal
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; based on the type of position
- Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
- Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.
Location:
Location: US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date
3 months ago (12/1/2025 3:53 PM)
Requisition ID
2025-16648
Job Category
Information Technology
Position Type
Full Time
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Lead with technical depth, not just management experience
Hiring managers for this role want to see that you can bridge engineering and leadership. Highlight specific technologies, architectures, or development methodologies you've managed, not just team sizes or project timelines.
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Clarify your OPT timeline early in the process
Application Development Manager roles involve onboarding ramp-up, so employers care about how long you can work. Be upfront about your OPT end date and eligibility for a STEM extension before the offer stage.
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Emphasize cross-functional delivery in your resume
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Address OPT employer reporting requirements proactively
On OPT, you must report your employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Knowing this process builds confidence with your hiring manager and shows you understand your work authorization obligations without needing to be guided.
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Does an Application Development Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related STEM field, and the role involves direct application of that technical training, it typically qualifies. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your specific degree CIP code and job description before recommending the extension.
How do I find Application Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT students and filters jobs by employers who are open to sponsoring work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't consider candidates who need sponsorship.
Can I work as an Application Development Manager on standard 12-month OPT before applying for a STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, and Application Development Manager roles at qualifying employers count toward that period. If your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your standard OPT expires, giving you up to 36 months total.
What does an employer need to provide for my STEM OPT extension in this role?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and complete a formal training plan on Form I-983. For an Application Development Manager, the training plan should outline the technical and managerial skills you'll develop, specific learning objectives, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Employers do not pay any government fees for STEM OPT extensions.
How should I address OPT work authorization when an employer asks about visa status for this role?
State clearly that you're authorized to work on F-1 OPT, that you're eligible for a STEM extension if your degree qualifies, and that your current authorization is valid for a specific period. Avoid vague answers. Employers evaluating Application Development Manager candidates want certainty around start dates and tenure, so being precise about your timeline builds confidence.
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