Manager, Business Systems & Applications

Position Overview

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced and business-savvy Business Systems & Applications Manager to lead the governance, support, and strategic development of core enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, procurement, and project delivery platforms. This role is central to ensuring that our technology stack evolves alongside our operational, financial, and development needs.

You will manage a portfolio of interconnected SaaS and vendor-supported platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and functional alignment across the enterprise. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Development, Legal, and Procurement, you will translate business needs into practical system roadmaps and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Leadership & Ownership:

• Serve as the business-IT lead for ERP, CRM (e.g., Salesforce), EAM/CMMS, procurement systems, and project delivery platforms (e.g., Procore).
• Maintain a systems inventory and roadmap aligned with business strategy and lifecycle planning.
  
  

Vendor & Service Oversight

• Manage application support vendors, consultants, and integrators to ensure service quality, stability, and change management.
• Oversee upgrades, enhancements, license management, and security configurations.
  
  

Process Improvement & Change Enablement

• Partner with business leads to optimize workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and digitize manual processes.
• Support implementation of new modules or tools, ensuring adequate training, documentation, and change adoption.
  
  

Data & Integration Governance

• Ensure reliable, secure, and accurate data flow between applications (e.g., ERP to Salesforce, Procore to SharePoint).
• Work with the data/analytics team to surface business KPIs and enable enterprise reporting through Power BI, Databricks, etc.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure application and data processes align with internal controls (SOX, SOC2) and industry standards.
• Manage application access controls, audit logs, and periodic reviews.
  
  

Cross-Functional Engagement

• Act as the systems liaison across Finance, Operations, Development, Procurement, and Legal.
• Facilitate intake of enhancement requests and coordinate stakeholder steering committees if required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in enterprise application management, with experience supporting core business functions (finance, procurement, development).
• Strong familiarity with:
• ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Salesforce and CRM integration workflows
• Construction/project platforms (e.g., Procore) and procurement tools
• Experience with vendor management and SaaS lifecycle governance.
• Working knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and data governance.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOX, SOC2) and business continuity best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical teams.