WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a ERP Solutions Architect

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Douglas Dynamics, a forward-thinking and innovative company committed to delivering exceptional IT solutions, is seeking an ERP Solutions Architect. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving and data analysis skills within a business environment, a passion for professional growth, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning from and collaborating with others.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Fulfilling Career: Opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
• Supportive Culture: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and teamwork.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous 401k matching and profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Strategic Problem-Solving: Lead complex problem-solving initiatives, architect technical solutions, and drive strategic alignment between technology implementations and organizational objectives.
• Communication: Lead high-level discussions with team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure clear understanding and alignment on projects and goals. Influence decision-making and build consensus across multiple business units and technical teams.
• Enterprise Solution Development and Delivery: Design and oversee technical solution development and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions, develop comprehensive technical roadmaps, and ensure solutions meet both immediate needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Advanced Analytics Strategy: Define data strategy and governance frameworks, architect analytics solutions and translate complex business requirements into scalable data platforms that drive organizational insights.
• Integration Architecture: Design and implement enterprise integration strategies, evaluate integration platforms, and establish standards for system interoperability across the organization.
• User Experience Strategy: Define UX standards and governance, champion user-centered design principles, and drive initiatives to optimize end-to-end user experiences across enterprise systems.
• Supporting Digital Transformation: Contribute to modernization efforts by developing strategies to enhance manufacturing capabilities through innovative technical solutions.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Advanced Problem-Solving, Troubleshooting and Debugging Abilities: Proven expertise in solving complex technical challenges and architecting enterprise solutions, with deep analytical capabilities and systematic approach to problem resolution.
• Business Acumen: Advanced business acumen with demonstrated ability to shape organizational strategy, optimize enterprise processes, and identify transformational opportunities.
• Technical Leadership and Expertise: Proven expertise of Enterprise Resource and Planning and data platforms that support business applications, including proficiency in Structured Query Languages, databases, reporting platforms, and BI/Analytics tools.
  • Expert knowledge of ERP systems architecture and implementation strategies; Epicor Kinetic required.
  • Expert knowledge of ERP systems data lifecycle management including data maintenance and archiving strategies.
  • Expertise of enterprise integration patterns, API design, and modern integration platforms; Workato and Azure Data Factory preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of data architecture, warehouse design, and enterprise database systems; Kimball Data Warehouse technique preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency of the TSQL querying language, complex query optimization, and database performance tuning; MS SQL Server preferred.
  • Advanced capabilities in BI architecture, data modeling, and analytics solution design; Grow BI Platform and MS Power BI preferred.
  • Advanced understanding of low-code platform capabilities and enterprise automation strategies; Workato and MS Power Platform preferred.
  • Strong background of DevOps practices and version control; Azure DevOps and Git preferred.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding ability to communicate complex technical concepts to leadership, influence strategic decisions, and build consensus across organizational levels.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Extensive experience leading multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously, with proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale projects.

Soft Skills:

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments while forging positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Continuous Learner: Proven track record of identifying emerging technologies and methodologies, driving adoption of best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Time Management: Exceptional ability to manage complex project portfolios, allocate resources strategically, and balance competing organizational priorities.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, managing resistance, and ensuring successful technology adoption.
• Conflict Resolution: Expert in navigating complex organizational dynamics, resolving conflicts at senior levels, and aligning diverse stakeholder interests.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.