Sr. Manager of Enterprise Applications
St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5738
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Applications Manager – ERP (SuccessFactors / HRIS) to lead and oversee the Human Capital Management (HCM) application portfolio. This role provides operational leadership, ensures system stability and security, and drives ongoing improvements across SuccessFactors and related HR systems. The role includes managing a team of application professionals and external partners, collaborating with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and other stakeholders, and supporting future implementations of Payroll and Time Management modules.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ERP/HRIS application analysts and administrators
- Establish goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture aligned with the Archdiocese’s mission
- Manage relationships with vendors, system integrators, and external partners
- Serve as escalation point for complex system and cross-functional issues
Strategic & Operational
- Define and own the HRIS and ERP application roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
- Oversee day-to-day SuccessFactors operations, ensuring performance, availability, and scalability
- Lead future Payroll and Time Management implementations
- Govern integrations with PlanSource, Lawson Payroll, and other enterprise systems
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with policies and employment laws
- Manage security, role-based access, and support audits
- Act as trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, Benefits, and leadership teams
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of SAP experience, including deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors
- 10+ years of people leadership experience managing ERP or application teams
- Experience with HR systems including Employee Central, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, security/role-based permissions, and integrations
- Proven experience managing complex system integrations and external partners
- Strong understanding of HR data security, governance, and compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Payroll and Time Management solutions
- SAP SuccessFactors certifications (Employee Central, Recruiting, etc.)
- Experience in nonprofit, education, healthcare, or faith-based organizations
- Experience supporting multi-entity organizations
Key Competencies
- Servant leadership and team development
- Strategic planning and execution
- Stakeholder communication and collaboration
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Change management and continuous improvement
- Balancing technical expertise with business and mission needs
Mission Alignment
Support the mission, values, and teachings of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, demonstrating respect for all employees and fostering a culture of stewardship, service, and collaboration.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.